Q: Do you mind books with similar ideas to other books?
Similar concepts, backgrounds, retellings or pulled-to-publish fanfic?
There are really only a few stories. Really. It's all in the way it's told and embellished. The setting, characters, and details that make us love the book. So, no, I don't mind books with similar ideas. A good author will always be creative -- even with a story that's been told a thousand times.
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Same for me - I don't mind as long as each book has a unique voice.
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Yep, I agree. It's up to the author to make it good.
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Very true Annette. There are only a few stories to tell. The attention to details is what makes each one special. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI think having similar overarching stories (one of the archetype stories) isn't a problem, but sometimes books are too similar to other recent books.
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I totally agree. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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