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Question: Do you prefer action-driven books or quiet books? (Courtesy of Roberta@Offbeat Ya)
Answer:
I don’t think it matters much to me. I like to feel a connection to the characters so either will work if that happens.
Having said that – I don’t like books with so much action that the characters NEVER rest. *cough* Kate Daniels *cough*. I get tired on their behalf. I need to nap just from reading all the action.
And while I enjoy a quiet book, if nothing happens, and, especially, if I’m stuck in the characters inner monologue – that can be draining.
Do you have a preference of action-driven or quiet books?
I think I'm the same way- it depends on the book. A nice balance is preferable, I think. :)
ReplyDeleteThe balance is preferable but I can forgive or stick with a lot if I like the characters.
DeleteMy first thought reading this was, oh no, you probably wouldn't like the book I just posted a review for, haha. But I agree, either type of book can be great if well-written with good characters!
ReplyDeleteSome books have so much action - one event after another- and it makes me tired lol
DeleteAlthough I don't typically like the average contemporary book (almost) exclusively based on romance/friends/school, I have a few quieter books that I love. That being said, I usually need a nice mix of action/adventure and introspection to keep myself entertained. But I do agree that the characters are more important than the story.
ReplyDeleteI guess if forced to choose - I would say quiet - because I don't read a lot of action books but I'll read anything if I like the characters or care about what happens to them.
DeleteI like a balance. I do know what you mean about Kate Daniels, sometimes they don’t let up, but I still love to listen to them.
ReplyDeleteI do love that series! but they don't stop to eat or sleep for what feels like months lol
DeleteI like action packed because I like the book to keep me entertained. I don't like slower books that might get a bit boring.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes get bored and glaze over if there's too much action.Especially if no one is really at risk. If I know everyone will be ok the stakes seem lower to me if that makes sense.
DeleteBut I like both!
I do like those high on speed books, lol. Go Kate go
ReplyDeleteIt depends for me. I like action but the last Kate book I read was just one disaster after another with zero breaks in between. It literally made me tired to read lol
DeleteI definitely lean towards the quieter books. I tend to read a lot of low drama. slice of life type stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love low drama! lol But sometimes I like a good action book.
DeleteI agree with you. I love both for different reasons.
ReplyDeleteI would get bored if I only read one of those.
DeleteIt really does depend on the book but I tend to gravitate toward quieter relationship-based books rather than action stories.
ReplyDeleteI think I lean towards those as well but I'll read either.
DeleteI'm pretty mixed as well. Like you said, if I can fall for the characters, then I'm usually good either way.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
The characters are much more important to me.
DeleteI agree with you. I want a character driven story. A little action is good but I don't want to be stressed by nonstop throughout the book. Reading should be relaxing for the most part, though I do enjoy a good thriller every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteIt's weird how I actually get tired for them lol
DeleteI enjoy both, depending on what I'm in the mood for but I like to know beforehand what I'm getting myself into. I like going into a book knowing it's a quiet narrative or a gentle romance or storyline, I hate when an author adds a strange plot twist or worse, they wrap up a narrative with magical realism. I like adventure type stories but even those hectic reads still need quiet moments too for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's weird when you're a mood reader. The same book can bore you one week but be your favorite the following week.
DeleteI need there to be something going on all the time whether it is action, gore or scary nervous tension. If nothing is happening for 50 pages I get bored and DNF the book. If it is character based and brilliantly written, then all out action isn't always required but it must be interesting in some way.
ReplyDeleteIf I get caught up in the fate of the character then it doesn't matter to me. If I don't care about them or their conclusion then it can be slow or fast and I'm bored.
DeleteThat makes sense. Even when books have a lot going on, sometimes the characters need to have moments where they can chill.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I enjoy action but if they can't reflect on what's happening then I dont' really connect to their feelings about what's happening.
DeleteSo many Fantasy YAs seem to have almost nonstop battle or fight scenes lately that I am reluctant to pick them up on Netgalley. I want some story in there, someplace. Ha! 😁
ReplyDeleteYeah - I need a few quiet moments of reflection. Especially if they are also trying to develop relationships. You can't just cram it into the last few chapters.
DeleteGasp! Take it back! Kate Daniels is LIFE. Oh okay, you may have a point... I get tired on their behalf too and wonder when they get to sit, sleep, shower... But I love the books just the same. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Kate too!!! they just make me tired and hungry on their behalf lol
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