This week's question, submitted by Alex from Geek on the Brink is:
"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"
Hands down, my answer is the characters. If I'm drawn in by well-developed, emotionally compelling characters, I don't mind if the plot is a bit slow, or if there isn't a whole lot of plot for that matter. (As long as the storyline isn't ridiculous.) But a book can have an intricate, page-turning plot and be a complete bore for me if the characters are cardboard cutouts.
Where do you weigh in on the plot vs. character question?
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I totally agree with you! I must have well-drawn, interesting characters in my books.
ReplyDeleteHI new follower here, my fave is the sarcastic character that and a normal heroine - not model type I can relate too but a good plot does help too. So I think a good mixture is the best.
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ReplyDeleteHopping back to you :) I agree, characters will make or break a book for me. The books that stick in my mind the most are the ones with good characters.
ReplyDeleteI had such a hard time with today's question. I don't think you can have one without the other. But, I agree that characters are what usually keep me reading and why I invest my time in the book.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about characters, but right now I'm reading a book where I like the plot but not so much the characters... Granted, the characters are well developed I just don't like their ideology so.. perhaps not a good example heh~~
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I prefer characters over plot. But both are important. I'm a new follower. Happy Blog Hop.
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What a great question. I will say, I prefer a book with a fast moving plot. I can put up with some pretty unlikeable, foolish or even cardboard characters if the story is moving along at a steady clip. Which is not to say that I enjoy ridiculously bad characters! Just to say, that a well-developed plot counts for a lot with me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hopping by! I am completely with you on this one! If the characters are compelling then I don't mind if the plot moves a bit slow. Happy hopping!
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I've read a lot of classics with dispicable characters. Sure, they aren't my favorites. But i read them without skimming, and reread them too.
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed reading the comments this week - very insightful and definitely hard to choose between the two! Happy holidays!
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