Another little whatnot I have not been tagged in, but the thing is – you know – if you want to get your blog rolling and the people to know what you're all about, you have to start somewhere. And, frankly, I like tag games, and answering random questions about this and that. So here we go!
HOW MANY BOOKS ARE TOO MANY FOR A SERIES?
I don't think there is any such thing as a correct lenght for any story. With very long series, there's often a risk of a decrease in quality, but such a risk always comes with any form of art. The thing is just, if it works, and if it is enjoyable, it's fine – no matter how long.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CLIFFHANGERS?
That depends on how they are placed. Short cliffhangers, for a suspenseful effect, with a continuation to follow shortly, are fine. The sort that just lets the audience hanging, is not.
HARDCOVER OR PAPERBACK?
I used to only want hardcovers when I was younger, then heavily drifted towards paperbacks. Both are good, in my opinions, with different merits.
FAVOURITE BOOK?
The Chronicles of Narnia; The Eliots of Damerosehay; Goodbye, Mr Chips; Brideshead Revisited; Busman's Honeymoon; The Wind in the Willows; The Dean's Watch; The Dark is Rising Sequence; These Old Shades; Leave it to Psmith; so... so... so many others !!!
LEAST FAVOURITE BOOK?
I try not to pay much attention to books I don't like, and usually don't finish them. To be honest, I could not think of a book I dislike that I know well enough and care enough about to consider it my least favourite book.
LOVE TRIANGLES, YES OR NO?
Like most tropes, this depends entirely on the execution.
THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU COULDN’T FINISH?
None in a while, though several I paused to finish later. But that's not the books' fault. I'm a mood reader.
A BOOK YOU’RE CURRENTLY READING?
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) by Jerome K. Jerome.
LAST BOOK YOU RECOMMENDED TO SOMEONE?
Goodbye, Mr Chips is my usual recommendation.
OLDEST BOOK YOU’VE READ BY PUBLICATION DATE?
I don't know... some Arthurian romance, perhaps?
NEWEST BOOK YOU’VE READ BY PUBLICATION DATE?
Uhh... umm... finished and loved? Piranesi, for sure. Currently reading parenthetically Rose Petals and Snowflakes.
FAVOURITE AUTHOR?
C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth Goudge, Oscar Wilde, P. G. Wodehouse, G. K. Chesterton, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, Georgette Heyer, many others...
A BOOK YOU DISLIKE THAT EVERYONE SEEMS TO LOVE?
I don't know. Some. Quite many, actually. But none I have strong feelings about, I think.
BOOKMARKS OR DOG EARS?
Bookmarks. Even if it's just something.
A BOOK YOU CAN ALWAYS RE-READ?
Chips... all Narnia books...most Goudge books, any Wodehouse.
CAN YOU READ WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC?
Depends – sometimes it's great, and then it doesn't work out at all.
ONE POV OR MULTIPLE?
As long as all POVs are good I'm fine.
DO YOU READ A BOOK IN ONE SITTING OR OVER MULTIPLE DAYS?
That depends on the book, as well as my form, and the day's circumstances. Sometimes I do, but very, very rarely.
WHO DO YOU TAG?
You. If you like.
Oh, C.S. Lewis and P.G. Wodehouse are a couple of your favorite authors! That's always a good sign. :)
ReplyDeleteHehe, all things being equal I prefer hardbacks, but paperbacks have the distinct advantage of costing less. :P
How was Three Men in a Boat? It's on my TBR - I've been intrigued by what I've heard of it.
(This is my first time commenting here, so hello! *waves* Pleasure to meet you :) )
~ Lizzie Hexam