If you’re anything like me, one of your favorite reasons to read is for the story. Not for the character development and interaction. Not because of the descriptive, emotive powers of the writer. Not because of deep, literary meaning hidden beneath layers of metaphor. (Even though those are all good things.) No … it’s because you want to know what happens next?
Or, um, is it just me?
I have other reasons for reading, too. For example, with authors like Marisa de los Santos, I read more for her beautiful style of writing than the story of the book. Same with Salman Rushdie and Ayn Rand (can't stand her philosophy but God, she knew how to write). So yes, while the story is a huge part of why I read, it's not the only part.
What about you?
3 comments:
I read to enjoy the experience.
I'm like you- I love a good story but wonderful literary writing is very, very important to me too.
lol-I see you mentioned the Plum series too. I wonder how many books it will take before she finally settles down with Morelli.
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