A Question.

The Grump · May 23, 2012

Recently wrote a blog on why I skimmed through some books rather than "read" them.

It's got me wondering. What writing foibles send you skimming a book without getting sucked into the world?

Just curious.

Michael Murphy · May 30, 2012

Too much backstory in the first chapter. Definitely.

Sweetwheat · Jun 8, 2012

Not being able to relate to or feel for the character. I'm big on that.

Violeta · Jun 9, 2012

Also, boring parts.

When nothing interesting happens to the characters, and they are both
boring AND bored out of their minds, even if they don't know it.

I just can't force myself to read through that.

Viklit · Jun 9, 2012

The wrong balance of description to dialogue.

FalloutMule · Jun 10, 2012

Infodumps and too much repetition.

kohuether · Jun 11, 2012

Clunky battle scenes. Hard to explain but when the narrator's voice doesn't feel immediate. Holes in the plot. Spelling errors. Sometimes I don't even bother skimming and can't make it past the first chapter!

Smiley0501 · Jun 12, 2012

If I don't connect with the character.

A Question.

The Grump

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Michael Murphy

Sweetwheat

Violeta

All I Ever Wanted Was The World

Viklit

FalloutMule

kohuether

Smiley0501

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