
(Of course, a book should have BOTH, but…)
Hum . . . I’d have to say, if I can only pick one, ‘a good story.’
For me, no matter how great the writing is, if the story just isn’t there then I won’t enjoy it. Having said that, I can only take so much so-so or ‘eh writing, and flat out bad writing, no matter the story, destroys the ability to be drawn into the story so . . .
How the author manages to seduce your mind is important but without a good story behind the words it leaves you empty and feeling cheated. Just my 2¢
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Good answer. 🙂
Here’s my Booking Through Thursday post
I so agree! 😀
Thanks for visiting my blog:)
Victoria
Always a Booklover
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Thanks for dropping in
I’m the same way.
http://mostraum.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/booking-through-thursday-writing-or-riveting/
Yes I believe the story is the most important. Great answer. Here’s my BTT.
Happy Reading!
Cathy @Addicted to Books
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Thanks for the visit-back! Great blog you have there 🙂
Hello! Thanks for the visit to my blog!
Good answer.