6 things that readers dislike

I am a multi-genre author and thrillers are my favorite genre. Being on another side, as a reader and reviewer (only when I pick the book) I discovered things that readers dislike.

I was reading about 150 books by indie authors. Partly to improve my English and writing style, and partly because I love reading, I was on a journey with interesting views.

This is my opinion and some will not agree with me, but you can comment and express your opinion.

Here is the list of book turn-offs:

Prolonged books. I understand some authors want to tell the story with many details, but the plot is lost if you are stuck with too many descriptions and unimportant things. Reading a thriller that is stuck with a love story in the middle will distract readers. In the end, you have a messy book where the content is not clear.

Mixed genres. Ok, if I am reading a thriller, I don't want to spoil it with a sleazy love story, about the wedding plans of the main characters. Sugarcoating is not good. A good example is Nora Roberts who is writing thrillers, but they are ruined with romantic elements.

Repeating some sentences. Once I read a book where the sentence "his brow furrowed" was mentioned about 20 times. My brow furrowed because of it.

Absence of logic. When you write a book, be careful to check the facts. Everyone has Google research. You can't know some expert things, and if you mention in the book that someone died from a disease that is not lethal, check it carefully.

Copy content. Did you ever read a story it looks so familiar? I am very sensitive to originality. If an author is stealing ideas, I don't like it. A bad original is better than a good copy.

The author request readers for excellent reviews. Believe it or not, some authors will demand 5 stars reviews, and readers will not have a choice.

Reading a book is an exciting journey and readers will dive into it. If I start to get bored, I can't finish the book. A smooth, fast, and dynamic read are my favorite.

Comments

JanisL said…

Thanks for your views. Great food for thought.

9 May 2022 at 06:45

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