Quote:
Originally Posted by Katsunami
What you and Michael Kozlowski basically want isn't a redefinition of the word 'author,' but a stamp of approval.
It's impossible to provide, because even if a book is perfect with regard to grammar, spelling, plot and everything, it can still be a crap book [i]for me[/b], even if it's in the correct genre. I read mainly fantasy, but there is fantasy I don't like, such as all the fantasy/romance vampire cross-over books.
There may be some gems in there, but they can all burn for all I care.
As you have already stated that you don't have any problems with finding good books, why are you so hell-bent on removing bad books from the shops? What does it matter? As pointed out already, there are many tools to finding good books.
|
I agree and as I have said previously, I have read books that have had loads of 5 star reviews and I though were c**p and some I gave up on.
I have never read a fantasy or vampire book apart from Dracula, which is a classic. But that's is not to say I would not enjoy one if I did read it. 'Half Bad' is the latest vampire book, again I referred to it a few posts ago. The author was interviewed last week on the BBC. It was her first book, the script was accepted straight away and the film rights were bought before the book even got released. Vampires must be 'hot' at the moment.
They say that the first 50 pages are what count; to get a publishers interest or a film company to take notice, since most big film companies rely on publishers to send them the scripts before publication. If I were an author I would want to make sure that my script was as perfect as it could be before I uploaded it to Amazon or what ever.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Katsunami
As you have already stated that you don't have any problems with finding good books, why are you so hell-bent on removing bad books from the shops? What does it matter? As pointed out already, there are many tools to finding good books.
|
What does anything in life matter.
Removing 'bad books' yes; bad writing not bad story telling.