tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post2182857495534770445..comments2023-10-29T01:23:25.535-07:00Comments on Beth Kephart Books: Searching for beauty in language: on what can we agree?Beth Kepharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-2874421162721803772011-02-22T07:43:22.840-08:002011-02-22T07:43:22.840-08:00I personally enjoyed reading Example 1 more than 2...I personally enjoyed reading Example 1 more than 2. It was a much more descriptive writing and I could actually feel the burning heat of Texas as my eyes scrolled down the screen. In other words, it sort of transported me to the setting and changed the surroundings in my mind. However, I do agree with Joe that actions portrayed in Example 2 is needed in a writing. To me, the perfect reading material will be one that has both of them; that paints a perfect picture and situation for me, but also has a moving action that drives the story along.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697045718959068288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-11717113717883182182011-02-20T13:31:08.931-08:002011-02-20T13:31:08.931-08:00Example 1 for me. It creates in me that relaxed fe...Example 1 for me. It creates in me that relaxed feeling of oh, I can let go, this writer knows what she/he is doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-73122982537272395112011-02-20T08:52:48.114-08:002011-02-20T08:52:48.114-08:00I love beautiful language in novels and example #1...I love beautiful language in novels and example #1 would reel me right in. There are writers out there who stick out in my mind as "poetic" (as trite as that sounds), and I always look forward to their books. I remember one book that blew me away because of the use of language...and that was The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak. A stunning novel that celebrates words.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-8902745454228291422011-02-20T07:16:53.379-08:002011-02-20T07:16:53.379-08:00In terms of beauty, example number 1 is unconteste...In terms of beauty, example number 1 is uncontested. But I do think that it's important to note that both examples would be necessary for a complete novel: the first one develops a scene, describes a reality while the second has movement and relates action. Example 2 may not paint a detailed picture, but I know what's happening and it's getting somewhere. When authors start getting too dense with description and reflection, it gets boring-- especailly for a young adult audience.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957562209834015416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-13259955972443238902011-02-20T06:53:45.927-08:002011-02-20T06:53:45.927-08:00Personally, I like Example 1. I know exactly where...Personally, I like Example 1. I know exactly where we are. It's unbearably hot in Texas and no one can think of anything else. Example 2 is a little confusing. I'm not as interested in what this character is doing with the wires.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.com