2007-02-16 06:45:41 · 9 answers · asked by michael 777 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Something that draws you in. Whether it be a relatable story or character, an interesting topic, an amazing writing style, etc etc. Just something that makes you want more. :)
2007-02-16 07:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think it's a great story that makes a novel a great read. Take Stephen King, for example: He is widely criticized in literary circles as being the equivalent of a Big Mac and fries for the reading masses, but he writes GREAT STORIES!!! Who cares about prose or themes that are socio-politically relevent? If they help make the story better they're fine, but it's the story itself that's important.
2007-02-16 14:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any novel that has an original, relatable character with a unique point-of-view. It should be able to capture and hold my attention. I'm really not into cliche characters and romance or mystery stories.
2007-02-16 14:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That it convincingly tells a story. It should make the reader feel as though they are right there. It has to create in the reader a sense of empathy...why should I care about the character. And the author should put their own unique stamp or style on the story to distinguish them self.
2007-02-16 15:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ronatnyu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that your audience can relate to. Something they would like to become, a period of time they wish they could have been in. It Current events with a twist work well too. Anything that is well thought out and captures your attention and your imagination is a good read.
2007-02-16 14:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Characters - as long as the characters are engaging, I want to read more. I'll want to know everything about them and their world, be it a fantasy, sci-fi, realistic, romance, mystery, "serious" lit, whatever. So long as I'm interested in the character, I will read their story.
2007-02-16 19:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by Kate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something that really comes from your heart. It's like a song. It always sounds better if it comes from the heart.
2007-02-17 16:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that keeps me interested and makes me not want to really put the book away to do anything else...
2007-02-16 16:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by Kristie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great writer
2007-02-16 14:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by i_like_bears 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋