A "good book" draws you in with the first chapter and keeps your attention throughout. But that's just a start. In my opinion, good books make you feel for the characters and connect you to their world. Good books should leave you feeling satisfied once you're done, and keep you well invested in the plot line. (Or perhaps not. I know that some books I consider amazing have left me feeling as though something is missing because there is no more to be read.) And I believe that a good book is one that you would read more than once. So far this year, I am currently reading Acceleration by: Graham McNamee. I feel that it is a good book so far, as I have invested well in the characters as well as the plot line so far. The main character Duncan finds a lost diary of a serial killer and tries to track him down. This makes the book seem really gripping and I do not want to put it down.
McNamee, Graham. Acceleration. New York: Wendy Lamb Books, 2003. Print.
McNamee, Graham. Acceleration. New York: Wendy Lamb Books, 2003. Print.
Ah, yes, I agree with your opinion on how a 'good' book, gives a feel of sympathy for the characters, and draws you into their world.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your word choice, as it is quite interesting, and your ideas are well thought out.
I must inform you, that in the 4th line, you accidentally put "int he" in the stead of "in the". And, may I ask, is this book very violent in its action, or does Duncan merely read the chronicles of this serial killer?
This is a great response Raminder and i agree that you should be able to connect yourself to the character in your story because it makes it a better book if you can connect to the character.
ReplyDeleteI very much agree with your response.I also think that a good book lets you connect to the characters. In your blog you explain that you can read a good book more then once. How many time have you sat down to read the same book? and what book is that?
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