I'll freely admit that I read Twilight, and I liked them a lot the first time through. In the beginning, I was quick to defend Meyer against her attackers, but after trying to get through the books again I realized that most of her talent lies in storytelling rather than writing. I just read a popular juvenile fiction book called The Maze Runner by James Dashner. The plot could have made it really exciting, but Dashner's haste to tell his story and inattentiveness to detail made reading his book a chore.I know everyone reads for different reasons, and I have found that I relish reading writing that has been labored over and worked and reworked till it is in its finest form. I love authors that use long and previously undiscovered words that I can look up and enrich my own vocabulary. One of my favorite authors who practically made this style her own is Robin McKinley. What kind of writing do you prefer? What are some good examples of it to share with me?
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I have heard of maze runner and been recommended it by multiple people. I will probably still try to read it eventually, but thanks for the warning :). I think I read that "Beauty" book a long time a go but don't remember it very well. I will have to check out this new author. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way! I am constantly pulling out my dictionary as I read...I get this simple little satisfaction from learning new words and seeing how authors use them. I couldn't have said it better myself when you say you appreciate writing that the author has visibly worked on to perfect. One of my very favorite books is "To Kill a Mockingbird" for that very reason; you can tell that Harper Lee has an immense talent for BOTH story telling and beautiful writing. I know everyone's read it, but in case you haven't, you totally should. I bet you would appreciate it.
ReplyDelete(And I have read "Beauty" as well. It's an excellent book.)
I am a young adult fiction lover! I love twists on fairytales and such (so I guess I'm a fantasy nut) but one book I recently read was called "the grimm legacy". i found it entertaining and would make an awesome book for a young teen to read.
ReplyDeleteCool! I added Grimm Legacy to my reading list :)Keep up the suggestions! I love them!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Robin McKinley. She is an amazing writer. The Blue Sword and Beauty are my two favorites. You might also enjoy Juliet Marillier too. I think she is a good writer and her prose are eloquent. She also takes her time with her stories and builds her characters expertly. She writes books based off myths and folk tales, especially Norse. I love the Sevenwaters books and Heart's Blood. I have to admit that I have read The Maze Runner. I liked it at the time because I think I was in the mood for a fast-paced book. But you are right; he could have taken more time. There was little depth to the book.
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