tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467906296798575973.post8009834822253459032..comments2023-11-02T04:29:32.576-05:00Comments on YA Sleuth: On Skinny Spines and Reluctant ReadersYA Sleuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12371132883359264412noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467906296798575973.post-1143441305583398562009-11-03T12:02:04.182-06:002009-11-03T12:02:04.182-06:00You know, there's bad writing behind both skin...You know, there's bad writing behind both skinny and fat spines (and those in the middle). I do think that many bloated novels, however great the writing, would benefit by tighter storytelling. Kill those darlings... It forces writers to remember the point they were making.YA Sleuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371132883359264412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467906296798575973.post-82786757880393672402009-11-03T10:02:49.256-06:002009-11-03T10:02:49.256-06:00I don't mind if it's dialog or narrative, ...I don't mind if it's dialog or narrative, but I don't want it long. No matter how good, it doesn't have to be more than 280 and under is better yet.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467906296798575973.post-43082961859087930142009-11-02T15:31:29.475-06:002009-11-02T15:31:29.475-06:00Hmm. Interesting.
It's funny, I've someti...Hmm. Interesting.<br /><br />It's funny, I've sometimes passed on skinnier books because it doesn't feel like I'm getting the bang for the buck. Result of being one of those middle-of-the-brain people? Or an accountant? But I have read some really good shorter books. I've also read some that needed to be longer. On the opposite side, there are beautifully written long books that couldn't spare a single word, but also those that suffer from severe word bloat. <br /><br />I have been looking for some shorter work, because it's nice to have one or two around to turn to after tackling something like an 800-page Umberto Eco novel.<br /><br />You always ask such good questions.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584643018505305470noreply@blogger.com