When there are obvious flaws in the plot. e.g. Hunger games, the capital has the ability to make dogs out of nothing but they still the districts to keep them going.
I once read a book where it was filled with all kinds of spelling and grammatical errors. And no, it was not self-published. It was painful reading. But apparently my brain was able to get past it and read it for the story itself.I, too, really hate inaccuracies, and I hate implausible characters (yes, this means you, Jack Reacher). I just can't grow an emotional attachment to someone who seems so far out in left field.
Also, while I'm not necessarily looking for literary works, the writing must show command of the English language. A lengthy series of short, declarative sentences (apparently designed to startle, or something) is a huge yawner.
Spelling errors (especially its vs it's) are a big no-no. (I opened nine Kindle books yesterday and found such errors in the first graph of two of them. Arghhhh!!)
When there are obvious flaws in the plot. e.g. Hunger games, the capital has the ability to make dogs out of nothing but they still the districts to keep them going.
But things like telling too much (instead of showing) or slightly clunky writing won't lose me if I'm still enjoying the story. I care much more about the story being told than I care about the writing itself.
I once read a book where it was filled with all kinds of spelling and grammatical errors. And no, it was not self-published. It was painful reading. But apparently my brain was able to get past it and read it for the story itself.
The strangest thing though was the back had a picture of the author and editor together.
But yeah, made a note never to approach that publisher.
Just recently, I closed a book because it decided to be abruptly, grossly racist.
Don't do this, okay? Just don't. And if you insist on doing it then at least take the advice to use said."Hello," Richard greeted.
"Hi," Larry said.
"Did you get it?" Richard asked.
"Not yet," Larry told him.
"But we need it," Richard insisted.
"That's true," Larry agreed.
"So get it!" Richard yelled.
Aliens show up in chapter 14.
* Historical Inaccuracies ... If your novel is set prior to the 1920s, don't have your heroine wearing panties. (They did not exist!)
"Camera" characters--only Fitzgerald can do that.
at least take the advice to use said.
When there are obvious flaws in the plot. e.g. Hunger games, the capital has the ability to make dogs out of nothing but they still the districts to keep them going.
What do you mean? Don't think I've heard that term before.