Good question! Well, usually it takes a bit for the plot to get going in a book. But I'm with the characters right from the start, and if I can't relate to or dislike those...I'm going to be tempted not to even bother continuing on to find out if the plot is a good one.
That said, I may last longer if the characters are phenomenal - but if there is absolutely nothing happening, I could end up putting the book down and later forgetting I was ever reading it.
I guess my answer ends up being that I need solid characterization to entice me from the beginning, but a well-written plot to keep me interested in the characters' journeys. But if I had to pick one, I think I'd go with characters.
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I had such a hard time with today's question. I don't think you can have one without the other. But, the characters are what usually keep me reading and why I invest my time in the book.
ReplyDeleteHi hopping on through, Happy Holidays. This question has given me a headache lol , bouncing back and forth, right now say both.
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ReplyDeleteSo what's the answer? Plot! Hop over to my blog and let me tell you how a good plot rescued bad characters from bad book oblivion.
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ReplyDeleteI like your answer. I think it's good to have balance between the two.
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Hey Danya,
ReplyDeleteA LOT of bloggers have been choosing the characters... seems to be the popular choice!
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ReplyDeleteLots of good answers to this week's tough question.
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Happy Holidays!!
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ReplyDeleteGreat point about characters being the first thing you really notice.