Ok I need help from all you lovely TWFTies. Anyone hear read contemporary novels?
Plain and simple I don't. I've had to read them for school, and suffered through them. I'm more of an action and suspense person. I need it in a story. Otherwise i get bored.
So my question is, what keeps you reading those first few chapters of a contemporary book? I know every book needs some conflict, but what sort of conflict keeps you reading after that first chapter. Yeah I know this is a very vague question that all depends on the way it is written and the type of book it is.
But just from experience what books have you opened up and been like "Ok this opening is stupid" or "Ok its slow paced but i'll keep reading"
Would say a girl who first tires but backs out of suicide attempt, then decides to run away, be a big enough "conflict" to keep you reading? (assuming its well written)