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Musing Mondays (Aug.22)

August 22, 2011

This week’s musing asks…

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

 

I prefer character-driven stories. If the characters aren’t realistic, or if I can’t relate to them in any way, I will probably rate the book lower than if I was drawn to the characters in some way.

Plot-driven stories are okay, but the book has to have characters that appeal, too, or else it just won’t move me the same way.

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Musing Mondays post, or share your answer in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks! :D

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33 Comments
  1. Interesting question. Here is my response:

    Musing Monday

  2. Interesting question. My answer is here

  3. My musing is up. so while I catch a nap after working all night, I hope you stop by, read it and leave a comment! ;-)

    http://caitesdayatthebeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/musing-mondaylet-us-look-to-aristotle.html

  4. I prefer both. Check out my answer for this week’s musing at Escape Between The Pages.

  5. I don’t know, but my answer is here: http://annsreadingcorner.blogspot.com

  6. I love the question for this week! Please come on over and check out my musing mondays answer here:
    http://readliveplay.blogspot.com/2011/08/musing-mondays-august-22.html

  7. I’m a bit greedy – I like both! But if I have to choose…

    http://thebookgatherer.blogspot.com/2011/08/monday-musings_22.html

  8. This is a great question, I never really thought about until now.

    Here’s my answer :)
    Musing Mondays

  9. Characters, if only because I can’t stand a book without them! http://wp.me/p1t7Ho-nt

  10. Doesn’t really matter as long as the book is a good read.
    My answer is posted.

  11. Nice!

    Now come…let me tease you with our Teaser/GIVEAWAY! And while your there don’t forget to check out our upcoming Halloween event/Giveaway Hop!

  12. Hi there, Just off to work. If you visit mine, please leave a comment and I shall return the visit later tonight.

    This week my teaser is “The Help”
    My review is also just below my teaser if interested.

    http://anotherlookbookreviews.blogspot.com/

  13. I definitely prefer character-driven stories. They can elevate a so-so plot, but if the characters aren’t good, no plot in the world can save a story in my opinion.

    Here’s my Tuesday Teaser – from Grave Witch – I’ve been meaning to read the second one, so I figured I’d better get going on the first. :)

    http://www.basiasbookshelf.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday-august-23rd.html

    • Well gee, I just went ahead and answered. Mom always said I never followed directions very well. ;)

  14. Mine’s up … just a bit late this week.

  15. Love your teaser. It makes me want to pick this book up! TFS. Here’s mine.

    http://cindyhall.blogspot.com/2011/08/from-book-cover.html

  16. Hmm – not sure how I feel about that. Here’s mine: http://letsbookit.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday_23.html

Please be patient if your comment doesn't show up right away... I will 'release' it as soon as I can. Thanks for your thoughts! ~MizB

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