One disappointment I find in a lot of books is the description of the setting. Often there is very little description and when there is it's simply not detailed enough. Although there is quite a lot of dialogue in the book, (which I sometimes struggle with) the details describing the setting keep me reading. For example, "The bridge behind them exploded in a giant fireball, bright enough to sear Kira's eyes even in the cover of the truck. The blast shifted the Coke truck ten feet forward, pushing the fugitives across the asphalt." Because the setting is also in New York I find the book much easier to read. Across the story, several key features of New York are mentioned such as the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Although the book is science-fiction, mentioning these aspects of things I see everyday make the book more realistic.
As I come towards the end of the book, I hope to see it end just as strong as the beginning. I would recommend this to anyone that loves suspenseful and intricate plot twists.
Great post Finn! I think that setting details are important to keep the reader interested and to help them envision the action while it occurs. I also love to read books that take place in New York because I feel it gives me a personal connection. Overall, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteGood post Finn! You did a really good job on this response by putting in your own opinions and using textual evidence. Setting is such an important part of a good book. It's what really transports you to the world you are reading about and allows the reader to truly connect with what they are reading. Books that are constantly dialogue can be confusing and become really boring really quickly.
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