would you read my book?

Question

I am writing a book about a boy from Caterham school in England who has only just moved there because his Dad has got a new job there. the boy starts school but soon discovers that there is a plot to rid him of his money. His parents have been kidnaped and it's up to him to get them back. Or will he?

Answer 1

You're the author - you tell me. Why dont you read O Henry's Ransom of Red Chief for some ideas on kidnapping a kid? Maybe it will get your creative juices flowing. I read many many things by the way. All genres. Go for it. C.

Answer 2

Hey there - a quick word of warning, I asked a similar question a little while back with a link to the first couple of chapters on my Myspace page. Few of the comments I got were constructive, similar to 'The Storm Cloud's' answer - 'the main character is not a girl'? - what sort of reason to read or not to read a book is that??
Anyway, try not to let the piss poor comments affect you too much, concentrate on your plot and character building and most importantly write what you know.
My feeling is the plot sounds okay, perhaps a little 'Hardy Boys' or 'Enid Blyton' although it does depend on how you present it - if it's particularly dark it may work well as a horror / thriller or if it's aimed at younger readers an adventure story. It might be a good twist for him never to find his parents or have them meet a particularly grisly end or perhaps for him to become embroiled in the plot and turn the tables on the kidnappers by making off with the money himself.
Either way, best of luck, keep your head down and plough on. Concentrate on 'constructive' advice and see how you get on. As for your question, would I read it? Possibly, all plots have potential and your's is no different. Just try to make sure it's intriguing and it has that something that sets it apart from other books of the same genre - not easy! Good luck!

Answer 3

You'll have to work hard on fleshing out your protagonist because I think it may be difficult for the reader to empathise with a rich kid that they can't sympathise with. The plot may need some twists and turns as well, but the characters will definitely need to be relatable in some way - especially if it's a book aimed at kids.

Answer 4

hmm...so the boy is rich? If the dad got a "new" job there, that must mean he did it because he needed more money, so im assuming the parents are not rich. Sounds interesting though, but you definately need to patch some holes first.

Answer 5

i most likely wouldn't read it, and for these reasons: the main char is not a girl (i'll read ones where a boy is but it has to have a plot that i really really like) and it's set in England (i read books set there but i prefer them set in America in less they are set back in time). but these are just my thoughts so........good luck
peace

Answer 6

Yes I would, the plot is good but it needs more work

Answer 7

It has potential, especially if the writing is better than that of your question. Proper spelling and grammar are crucial if you expect to be taken seriously.

Answer 8

U see?? You havent even publish your book yet and you got all the critics with their blah blah blah !!!!!!
If it makes you happy write your book and it will be always someone that will enjoy reading it !!!!
Good luck

Answer 9

It sounds too typical for me. But if it's well written, It might make a good book for pre-teens.

Answer 10

Ooh, sounds interesting. Are you getting published? And if it helps, I would read it.

Good luck with writing!