Monday, August 22, 2011

Musing Mondays - Characters or Plots?

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This week’s musing asks…

Do you prefer character-driven stories, or plot-driven stories?

My answer...

This is a tough one because I think you need a good mixture of both. If I have to choose, I guess I'd pick character-driven stories. I love getting to know characters. Since I read many series books, I often read and get to know many of the same characters for years. As with most series, not all books in a series are good but I'll still read it to re-visit some of my favorite characters. When you read series, they almost become old friends.

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12 comments:

  1. caiteAugust 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I say we don't have to choose. I demand them both!! lol

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  2. Harvee/Book DilettanteAugust 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I agree both is essential for a good book!

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  3. KayeAugust 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    So true, Yvonne!

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  4. LoriAugust 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I think both are important to a story. Check out my full answer for this weeks musing Here.

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  5. DebbieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I agree. No matter how great the character, the plot has to move the story along.

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  6. Julie PAugust 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I'm with you, Yvonne. I think that a good combination of both is important. You do make a good point about series books though--series books are my favorites!

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  7. Anya MillarAugust 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Have to agree, combo! Nice to meed you (waves)

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  8. MarceAugust 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Both is perfect but my choice is the plot. I love the thriller/mystery genre so plot is important, if the character(s) are memorable that is a bonus.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Yeah, I think a good book needs both. If I had to choose, though, I'd probably pick characters.

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  10. Rochelle StaabAugust 22, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    If an author is a great plotter, I'm hooked. Yes, I adore great characters and will stick with a weakly plotted series because of one or two great characters, but ultimately if the plots are cliché or repetitive I lose interest.

    A great plot makes me think and I love the challenge. That's what brings me back.

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  11. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 22, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    OKAY, this little guy is making me queasy just watching him...LOL

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  12. HilaryAugust 23, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I like a mixture of both....

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