2007-07-19 06:25:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
i love a good mystery lots of suspision and lots of well i like being on the ' edge '
2007-07-19 06:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer differs between reading a book for the first time, and the books that turn out to be worth re and re- reading.
A really well-written book lets me achieve the state where I have stopped realising I am reading. I am in the story, seeing the characters and the scenery, not seeing words describing the characters and the scenery.
This requires a convincing flow of words, structured so the sentences do not jar and draw attention to themselves, and dialogue that is convincing as conversation.
Re-reading a book there needs to be depth: subtleties than come to light only on 2nd, 3rd, 4th visits. New twists. Pieces the world not tightly woven to the plot. Nuances of character....
2007-07-19 06:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually want three elements to be there: multi-dimensional characters, an interesting plot, and good writing. There are books I've chosen to re-read, and usually that's because of the writing, but if it's a complex book like Moby Dick or The Fountainhead, I find when I re-read them I notice things I did not notice the first time . If a book has great depth, you can revisit it and take more from it the second time. I mean, we all know everybody but Ishmael dies at the end of Moby Dick, but that takes nothing away from the experience of reading it.
2007-07-19 06:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good writing, with very few flaws. A plot that keeps moving right along whithout stopping for unecessary distractions. Characters, no matter how flawed, that I can either identify with or feel some empathy for. Interesting subject matter in an area I like.
2007-07-19 06:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by J. E.T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A book that really pulls me into the story, and is interesting.
2007-07-19 06:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by istillcandream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vivid imagery & descriptions. If I can completely visualize the characters and scenes, I can let myself be absorbed into another time and place. I actually forget that I'm reading.
2007-07-19 06:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the picture of the author on the back cover
2007-07-19 06:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by starcraftruinedmylife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a real page turner and you cant put it down, and if it has a good story line
2007-07-19 06:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by Dre :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋