One of the characteristics of good art, to me, is how strongly it makes somebody feel. Any feeling. If a work of art annoys you, that too should be appreciated. In the same way that an actor who plays a character that makes you HATE them should be admired. That is not only a difficult thing to accomplish but also the least appreciated. If all characters satisfy your personal hangups and pet peeves, then every character is the same person.
Rejoice that you are annoyed by something. That says something about you as much as the work of art
Recently I’ve read a book, it was alright. I went on to the next book in the series, only to realise the main characters were behaving in a stupid manner very out of character, not reaching into some pretty obvious conclusions, and that the plot was being stretched for no good reason.
This annoyed me so much I put the book down and didn’t finish. I don’t consider the changes in the second book a consequence of better writing at all.
One of the characteristics of good art, to me, is how strongly it makes somebody feel. Any feeling. If a work of art annoys you, that too should be appreciated. In the same way that an actor who plays a character that makes you HATE them should be admired. That is not only a difficult thing to accomplish but also the least appreciated. If all characters satisfy your personal hangups and pet peeves, then every character is the same person.
Rejoice that you are annoyed by something. That says something about you as much as the work of art
Eugh, no. Intensity is not the only axis worth caring about.
I disagree.
Recently I’ve read a book, it was alright. I went on to the next book in the series, only to realise the main characters were behaving in a stupid manner very out of character, not reaching into some pretty obvious conclusions, and that the plot was being stretched for no good reason.
This annoyed me so much I put the book down and didn’t finish. I don’t consider the changes in the second book a consequence of better writing at all.