This week's Booking Through Thursday question asks for a preference between plots or stream-of-conscious writing.
That's an easy one. Not since I tackled Ulysses in college have I been too enamored of the stream-of-conscious style. I admire books like The Sound and the Fury (see here) for the masterpieces they are, but I generally prefer a good story, well told.
I don't mean I need a lot of action and adventure (although they have their place), but I like things to happen in the book I read. This is clear from my Top 10 list of favorites -- all are plot-driven novels.
I am interested to read answers of people who prefer stream-of-conscious or am I? maybe they could convince me, if my foot didn't itch or I could go get coffee first, just what is conscious, anyway? if a book could really convince . . .
I really prefer plot-driven books, too. But I think some writers do s-o-c better than others. I've read a few I really liked.
ReplyDeleteMy answer was Plot. Check it out [HERE]
ReplyDeleteIt is all about the plot for me. I get lost and frustrated otherwise.
ReplyDeleteJoy -- I'm interested to read your answer and see what you recommend.
ReplyDeleteLori -- Thanks for the link.
Swen -- My attention wanders without a story to follow!
I can read either
ReplyDeleteMy answer is either, it really depends on my mood. It always depends on my mood (lol).
ReplyDeleteI found you on blog hop Friday.
Have a great weekend!
I love stream-of-consciousness but I can't get into Ulysses. I like your taste in books. Visiting via Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteVivki -- Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteStephanie -- Glad you found your way here. My mood almost always leads me to pick out a plot-driven book.
Kinnareads -- When I think s-o-c, I think Ulysses, which may be why I shy away. :) Thanks for stopping by!