This week’s topic is things that make me instantly NOT want to read a book, which is the opposite of last week. That makes it fun! I have a short list because I’m fairly easy to please when reading but these will definitely cause me to take a long pause, and maybe even move on.
1. Ugly covers
This could include bland and plain covers or something that is creepy, or just flat-out unpleasant. I might still read something with a bland cover if the reviews are convincing enough.
2. Bad reviews
…and I mean, lots of them. A few bad reviews might not be enough to persuade me to not read something, but if there are a ton more bad reviews than good, I will just go ahead and pass on the book.
3. Bad writing
This means, that I have probably already started the book, but if the writing isn’t good, I’m probably going to put the book down and move on to something I actually enjoy.
4. Sad books
This doesn’t always stop me, but if reviews talk about how sad it is (and I don’t mean a little bit of sad here and there), I’m probably going to think twice. There is enough in real-life (everywhere, not necessarily in mine) to make me sad so I don’t want to “escape reality” with a book and still be sad.
5. Certain genres
Two I can think of: fantasy & science fiction. Now, I know Twilight might be considered fantasy but I mean when it is too much fantasy and science fiction. If I have to think too much to figure out what is going on, then I’m done. I don’t think it’s that I’m too clueless to know what’s going on, but when I read, I want to relax and enjoy, and if I have to think too far into what I’m reading, I’d rather just read something else.
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Bad writing turns me off, too.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
I honestly hate it for the author when I encounter bad writing.
Ugly covers can be a turn-off, can’t they. And bad writing definitely makes me stop reading a book. Great TTT list.
yes! It definitely makes it hard to continue.
Yeah, if a book gets consistently bad reviews, it generally means it’s not worth reading. I don’t want to waste my time on books like those, so I heed those kinds of warnings!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Yes! Agreed!
Since I listen to a lot of audiobooks nowadays, ugly covers bother me less than they used to because I’ll just get the audiobook rather than adding the physical book to my collection. I’m generally fairly flexible when it comes to genre: the only ones I never read are romance and erotica. I don’t love horror but I will read some if it sounds interesting and it’s fairly light horror! I’m pickier about sci-fi than fantasy (I love fantasy) but I will still read it if it sounds good. I rarely read contemporary fiction anymore but if there’s something that really catches my eye then I will still give it a try.
Covers are definitely a big deal for me as well. Happy reading! https://readwithstefani.com/did-i-read-the-books-on-my-30-books-to-read-before-i-turn-30-list/