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Q: Do you mind books with similar ideas to other books? Similar concepts, backgrounds, retellings or pulled-to-publish fanfic?
Hmmm... I honestly don't mind. I mean now there are books that I think many know that were inspired by a certain well known series... you know what I'm going to write... ;) The Twilight Series. I think its great that books like Twilight inspired stories that I actually have enjoyed reading because it does essentially have a different story, such as Gabriel's Inferno and yes Fifty Shades, but really this is just my opinion and there's probably going to be more Novels that were perhaps Fanfic, and if it's well written and just has a good refreshing story/plot, then I'm all for it.
What do you think?
~Marissa
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I went on a spree reading vampire books after reading Twilight, and I was glad to see that there were so many different takes on the subject. I totally agree with you- if a book is well-written and has its own unique twist on an idea, I'll give it a read.
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DeleteIf it's done well, I don't mind. If it's copies page by page and names are just changed, I will probably put it down. Old follower via GFC. My FFs are at Musings on Fantasia and LKHill. Happy Friday! :D
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you say, if there's just a new twist, new names, just a different feel then I'll read it.
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I am not a fan-fic fan at all. I don't read any of that stuff. But I don't mind a new spin on other stories if the author twists it around a little. Some stories are so universal that it’s almost a given that they will be retold, like The Iliad and the Odyssey. The story is an archetype of the hero’s journey.
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DeleteWell. That's true. I don't really mind fanfics. Since everyone knows, they're fanfics. lOL. Old follower~
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I've read my share of fanfics (that's an understatement, to be honest, lol) but I've never imagined them being published until 50 Shades came out. And that book was just.. not good. But I agree with you, it all depends on how the author makes it their own. New follower! :)
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DeleteHopping through. New follower! So you liked 50 Shades? I really want to read it. I'm #140 on the hold list at the library...down from #400...I can't bring myself to pay for it though.
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DeleteYou know what, I really think Fifty Shades was not that bad. It's the first in the trilogy, and I actually liked the 2nd and 3rd book better, but honestly I liked this book because, to me, it was a Love story that was just different, not the same like others, but it had it's own flair, and besides the "love scenes" there was some character development/thrilling like scenes that I actually liked reading and so everyone is going to and has already made their opinions about this story, and I totally respect that, but for me, it was a good story and I feel there's just so much more story/plot development in the next 2 books but this first one was not too bad, so I hope you read it soon :)
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I like to read fanfic, but I don't like it when an author takes that same fanfic - using someone elses characters completely - and only changes the names and maybe the kind they are and earns money on it.
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DeleteI haven't read Fifty Shades, yet. Maybe one day :)
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DeleteOkay now I might offend Twilight fans but seriously, it seems like Twilight has been the factor that changed the industry drastically and I think the reason why some authors "get inspired" by Twilight is because it sold millions but asides that it didn't really give us anything new asides the glitter and the suicidal chic. :P i have to agree though that fan fiction, when written right does make a whole difference. It was nice to drop by here, enjoy the hop and have a nice weekend!
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DeleteThanks for your honest answer. I'm not the biggest Twilight fan out there, but I appreciate new authors that might have been inspired to write, new writers that thought they would never become a writer, or some that finally took the plunge to write their own story and I am all for these new authors that right something different, that gives that new feel; that's what I look for :)
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ReplyDeleteI agree. As long as it's a refreshing take on it then I don't mind.
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DeleteI'm glad you enjoy those series, I think they'd annoy me too much at times :-/ Though I haven't tried yet, so I can't say for sure! Good point though :D
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DeleteHi new follower. You know what they say, there are no new stories on different characters. Here's my link PageGirlsPageofBookReviews Thanks
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