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Originally Posted by Ea
I remember always having an interest (even of only slight) in 'good language' - but then when I tried writing a little bit of my own some years ago, it taught me so much about style that it's can't not notice anymore. And I've gotten much more critical - plus learned to enjoy books I'd never thought I'd like.
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I think style can make a difference in the story, but by and large, the style should be such that it highlights the story. If the style calls attention to itself however, I generally find it very annoying.
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Sometimes I feel reading 'good' books takes just that little extra bit of energy - but when I do read them, the over-all experience is better and often make it up to me. Just like when you've waten junk food and get hungry again soon after, compared to a well-prepared, nutritious and tasty meal.
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Ummm... I think you are eating the wrong junk food. I dare you to eat an 8 oz burger and fries and be hungry faster than if you had eaten an equivalent volume of salad.
To me, the purpose of a novel is to tell a story. I judge a book by how well it accomplishes that goal.
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Bill