Friday, 3 February 2012

Follow Friday # 37

Q: Define what characteristics your favorite books share. Do they all have a kickass heroine or is the hot love interest the Alpha Male? 

I read a huge range of books, so I couldn't say they all featured something such as a particular style of heroine.
But, what I look for in books is a good storyline that is well thought-out and executed. Believable and well-rounded characters that I can get behind. Descriptive prose, good dialogue and that extra spark that makes a book stay in your mind well after you've turned the final page.

15 comments:

  1. TheReadingPenguin3 February 2012 at 14:21

    I completely agree. Just plain good storytelling makes all the difference. Reading to Penguins

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  2. Jez3 February 2012 at 14:22

    Same here!

    Jez's Bookcase

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  3. Jessi (Geo)3 February 2012 at 14:29

    I agree! Description is good, just not too much of it.
    My Friday hops

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  4. Kristan3 February 2012 at 14:38

    Yup, you've described all favorite books of mine there. All of those qualities are important no matter the genre!

    New Follower
    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves
    My FF
    Fever Giveaway

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  5. Danny3 February 2012 at 20:25

    I also had a hard time truly describing my type of books. I do read and enjoy a lot !
    Happy Friday, I'm a new Follower.

    Danny @ Bewitched Bookworms

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  6. Unknown4 February 2012 at 01:22

    Completely agree.
    New follower =)
    My FF post: http://meganm922.blogspot.com/2012/02/feature-and-follow-82.html

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  7. Jenni Elyse4 February 2012 at 03:13

    I'm also an eclectic reader. But, I love fantasy so most of my favorite books have some sort of fantasy element in them.

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    1. Anonymous4 February 2012 at 03:34

      Good answer, just hopping by.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/02/feature-and-follow-friday.html

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  8. Julie Lynn Hayes4 February 2012 at 04:18

    Good writing, an interesting style, and something that's not the same old same old trumps over predictability any day. If the author can keep me guessing, so much the better.

    Happy Follow Friday, Nicki!

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  9. Bri4 February 2012 at 07:07

    Writing is the most important part. If the plot or style isn't well written, then it's not going to catch most people
    s attention.

    New follower :)

    Bri @ Kindling the Fire
    My FF

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  10. The Muggle4 February 2012 at 07:34

    I love a great dialogue! Some characters hardly communicate and I sometimes wonder how they can form relationships with each other when they don't even talk or share things.

    The Muggle
    -If you have a moment please nominate your favorite cover here.

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  11. Alison Can Read4 February 2012 at 13:41

    Hopping through. I look for well rounded characters and good dialogue too. Such key things!
    My Hop

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  12. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 00:09

    I love having a nice storyline in a book! It can keep me interested. Dialogue's also something that I like, especially if it makes me laugh! New follower!

    http://eileenlisblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/follow-friday-13.html

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  13. Lady Bluestocking5 February 2012 at 07:46

    Kick ass heroines for me, all the way!
    Just hopping here, if you want to you can visit me at http://3500wordsperpound.blogspot.com
    Write on!

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  14. Unknown6 February 2012 at 14:49

    Hello! I am a new follower!! Found you via the blog hop! Can't wait to read your posts!

    Claire
    http://clairelouisereads.blogspot.com.au/

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