"The difference between something good and something
great is attention to detail..." - Charles Swindoll
This quote was in our Sunday bulletin in March and piqued my
interest. I started thinking about all
the books I've read and why some were good and others were great. What tipped
the scales to the great side?
The book I'm reading at the moment is crafted to perfection,
and the storyline captivated me from page one. Here are some of the things I
noticed:
1. The historical references/language/customs
are well researched. No modern-day idioms or sayings have popped up and pulled
me out of the time period.
2. Characters act in
line with the society, values, and abilities common to their country and place
in history.
3. Descriptions of
setting, dress, and appearance all occur naturally throughout the story. There
are no long-winded paragraphs. Action is taking place when such details are
slipped in like adding flavor with salt or pepper.
I agree with the quote above.
The details add richness and depth, elevating a book to greatness.
Writers and Readers: Agree/Disagree? What are your thoughts on
what makes a book go from good to great?
Photo Credit: David Siqueira
2 comments:
When I learn something new, when it is a fast read, when there are surprises, when I feel something stir in my heart...
Susan: I consider a book to be great if it holds my interest. All these points you make contribute to whether a book does that.
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