Hmmm, for me the term "good writing" is difficult to describe, and almost a loaded term. (went WAY too long, come inside if you like ) >>>>>> -- Shamrocks & Stones

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Date Posted: 12:01:02 02/24/09 Tue
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PeggyB
Subject: Hmmm, for me the term "good writing" is difficult to describe, and almost a loaded term. (went WAY too long, come inside if you like ) >>>>>>
In reply to: celtgirl 's message, "Hope no one minds if I post sort of off topic here, but I was at bookclub the other night and now have a question to ask you all." on 08:39:16 02/24/09 Tue

I like a variety of writers, and not all of them would be considered to be "good writing" by everyone. I, for example enjoyed the heck out of Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons." Does the fact that I enjoyed them make them "good writing" for me, if not for others? I also enjoyed "Twilight" but found SM's writing to be limited in the sequels and in "The Host". I think the Redwall series by Brian Jacques is wonderful writing, I can "hear" those characters, I can "smell" and "taste" the food, but many would dismiss these works out of hand, because they are kid lit. So what is "good writing?" Some could argue that, because most people can't understand them, the Lymond Chronicles are not "good writing", although those of us on this board would definitely consider them "good writing." I'm not trying to be difficult, just wondering how people interpret the term "good writing." I almost feel like this is one of "those" topics, like religion and politics.

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Sometimes the way I judge is whether it's something I would read again, to simply enjoy the prose and the story itself over. I thought the first 'Twilight' book was well done, wasn't nuts about the second>>> -- celtgirl, 12:11:01 02/24/09 Tue
- Meant to add that I certainly think children's books are included- some are extremely well done. I still read the 'Emily' books by L.M. Montgomery, because even as an adult they are satisfying. (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:15:16 02/24/09 Tue
- I don't think anyone here would take offense, Cindy, sorry if I implied that. I just think it is an interesting question, what is the definition of "good writing?" Is it as they say of p*rnogrphy...you know it when you see it? *g* >>>>>>>>>> -- PeggyB, 12:23:35 02/24/09 Tue
  - I've never managed to get Pat past the mid-point of 'Queen's Play' despite much bribing and cajoling on my part...so good luck with that!>>>> -- celtgirl (), 12:25:00 02/24/09 Tue

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