Thursday, December 15, 2011

"Characters or Plot?"


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What’s more important to you? Real, three-dimensional, fleshed-out fascinating characters? Or an amazing, page-turning plot?
(Yes, I know, they are both important. But if you had to pick one as being more important than the other? 
Today, I think my choice is.........an amazing, page-turning plot.  Why do I say that? Well, I am reading a book this week that has some fascinating characters, but, it does not have a very strong plot, therefore, it is not an amazing page-turning plot. It is a fun book, a bit whimsical, and I am enjoying it,  but for me it is not a page-turner.


How about you, which do you prefer?
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12 comments:

  1. DawnTreaderDecember 15, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I always have problems with either/or questions!

    http://dawntreader-island2.blogspot.com/2011/12/booking-through-thursday-character-or.html

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  2. Cathy De Los SantosDecember 15, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Hm I went with character - maybe I'm in need of some good characters hehe. Here's my BTT

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Good answer!
    Here’s my Booking Through Thursday post. :)

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  4. Monique CherieDecember 15, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    i have to agree!!! here is my answer http://thebookmystress.blogspot.com/2011/12/booking-through-thursday-9-character-or.html

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I do enjoy a good plot...but I love the characters. How can we choose?

    Here's MY THURSDAY MEMES POST and
    MY WEBSITE

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  6. JLS HallDecember 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Of course, I love it when both the plot and characters are fascinating. But I mainly look for a strong plot to keep me reading.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I agree.

    here's mine:

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/booking-through-thursday_15.html

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  8. SukoDecember 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I'm not sure I have a definite answer to this question. I think both are equally important!

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  9. Melissa WiebeDecember 15, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Plot, because the characters will usually follow. Here is mine.

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  10. YvonneDecember 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I think both are important, but definitely a page-turning plot helps the most to keep my interest!

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  11. Cathy De Los SantosDecember 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks for stopping by also - I'm dying to know what was the book that you mentioned on my blog?

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  12. The BookwormDecember 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thats a good question. I do like both a strong plot and great characters as well. I think I'd prefer a good plot though. Sometimes I don't like the characters but keep reading because the plot is good.

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