Should I read Luminosity if I disliked Twilight? Does it matter why I dislike Twilight? Can I read it if I never finish Twilight?
(I tried reading Twilight this week. Got halfway through it. The writing style is very workmanlike—good at describing the surroundings, and just enough other important details to move quickly from point A to point B in the plot. Descriptions of Edward are limited to monotonous repetitions of “perfect” and “beautiful”, and descriptions of Bella are absent. None of the dialogue is clever. All the boys fall for Bella, who is not interesting; and her reaction (only wants what she can’t have) is repellent. The central love story is unconvincing, but is a little interesting because Edward is unpredictable. So far, it is an efficient vehicle for romance-novel cliches. I may finish it, but will feel guilty if I do.)
Yes. If you hated the vampires, don’t read Luminosity. If you hated the writing, read Luminosity. If you hated the supporting cast, don’t read Luminosity. If you hated the protagonist, read Luminosity.
Can I read it if I never finish Twilight?
Yes. You can also read it if you never started Twilight.
I think one could say the same for MoR, but it would sound wrong. I read MoR because I like HP and because it contains LW material.
Reading a fanfic because I hate the protagonist sounds like he/she is about to get tortured. I guess what was meant is: ‘if the personality of the main character kept you from enjoying the book, do not worry—it has been improved’.
Reading a fanfic because I hate the protagonist sounds like he/she is about to get tortured.
There is a thought. I wonder if anyone has written a Merlin fanfic in which the protagonist gets tortured then moves on to focus on Morganna. Preferably with one of her assassination attempts being a success.
I identify a story with its protagonist. But there are also stories where the main guy is not supposed to be liked. (If that does not work you get the trope of misaimed fanbase)
A twilight fic for haters could show the real world consequences of whatever Bella does in the books. But i would guess that someone who hates the books just does not read any more of it. Which is reasonable.
I’m going to guess that it’s because Bella’s actions in Twilight are sometimes frustratingly illogical, and that Alicorn remedies this. (Though illogical isn’t really the right word—my problem with Bella is more that she has no direction, no goals; if not for Edward, what would she ever do?)
But I don’t know how she’s going to make Edward and a rational Bella stay together. Seems like it would make for a short story. “He’s a distant, socially-reclusive vampire who says he’s dangerous and bad for me? Okay. Next!”
(I’m afraid I’m on Team Jacob. Please don’t tell anyone. I’ll lose my guy card.)
But I don’t know how she’s going to make Edward and a rational Bella stay together. Seems like it would make for a short story. “He’s a distant, socially-reclusive vampire who says he’s dangerous and bad for me? Okay. Next!”
That’s what I originally thought. But closely reading Midnight Sun gave me the material to faithfully render Edward, while changing enough as a direct consequence of Bella’s revised personality that her choosing him wasn’t insane. (Or at least I think I’ve managed that.)
That’s what I originally thought. But closely reading Midnight Sun gave me the material to faithfully render Edward, while changing enough as a direct consequence of Bella’s revised personality that her choosing him wasn’t insane. (Or at least I think I’ve managed that.)
Yes, there is something to be said for having a sexy super-powerful immortal who is totally whipped. I don’t think anyone could be called insane for considering that somewhat appealing.
I’ve sometimes read romance novels, more a function of my reading appetite at the time, plus no books remained in the house except those, I’ve also read a couple of -video-game stories, including some vampire ones to be relevant for your example, I agree that they have mildly interesting twists, enough for guilt pleasure level.
I can’t put a name to it, but it doesn’t require such a leap to see the relation between reading things like tvtropes and then to an extent Twilight?
on that note, what do you read for fiction generally?
Should I read Luminosity if I disliked Twilight? Does it matter why I dislike Twilight? Can I read it if I never finish Twilight?
(I tried reading Twilight this week. Got halfway through it. The writing style is very workmanlike—good at describing the surroundings, and just enough other important details to move quickly from point A to point B in the plot. Descriptions of Edward are limited to monotonous repetitions of “perfect” and “beautiful”, and descriptions of Bella are absent. None of the dialogue is clever. All the boys fall for Bella, who is not interesting; and her reaction (only wants what she can’t have) is repellent. The central love story is unconvincing, but is a little interesting because Edward is unpredictable. So far, it is an efficient vehicle for romance-novel cliches. I may finish it, but will feel guilty if I do.)
Maybe.
Yes. If you hated the vampires, don’t read Luminosity. If you hated the writing, read Luminosity. If you hated the supporting cast, don’t read Luminosity. If you hated the protagonist, read Luminosity.
Yes. You can also read it if you never started Twilight.
What? That sounds odd.
The protagonist’s character is the point of divergence for the fic; I substantially change her personality and voice.
I think one could say the same for MoR, but it would sound wrong. I read MoR because I like HP and because it contains LW material.
Reading a fanfic because I hate the protagonist sounds like he/she is about to get tortured. I guess what was meant is: ‘if the personality of the main character kept you from enjoying the book, do not worry—it has been improved’.
Oh, that too. But I’m writing it, so that should go without saying, I hope.
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There’s some of both.
There is a thought. I wonder if anyone has written a Merlin fanfic in which the protagonist gets tortured then moves on to focus on Morganna. Preferably with one of her assassination attempts being a success.
I identify a story with its protagonist. But there are also stories where the main guy is not supposed to be liked. (If that does not work you get the trope of misaimed fanbase)
A twilight fic for haters could show the real world consequences of whatever Bella does in the books. But i would guess that someone who hates the books just does not read any more of it. Which is reasonable.
I’m going to guess that it’s because Bella’s actions in Twilight are sometimes frustratingly illogical, and that Alicorn remedies this. (Though illogical isn’t really the right word—my problem with Bella is more that she has no direction, no goals; if not for Edward, what would she ever do?)
But I don’t know how she’s going to make Edward and a rational Bella stay together. Seems like it would make for a short story. “He’s a distant, socially-reclusive vampire who says he’s dangerous and bad for me? Okay. Next!”
(I’m afraid I’m on Team Jacob. Please don’t tell anyone. I’ll lose my guy card.)
That’s what I originally thought. But closely reading Midnight Sun gave me the material to faithfully render Edward, while changing enough as a direct consequence of Bella’s revised personality that her choosing him wasn’t insane. (Or at least I think I’ve managed that.)
Yes, there is something to be said for having a sexy super-powerful immortal who is totally whipped. I don’t think anyone could be called insane for considering that somewhat appealing.
I’m told that Bella’s heart is basically a separate character, as it’s forever obtruding into the narrative with its pounding, racing, throbbing, etc.
… I’m pretty sure she got over that eventually. ;)
I’ve sometimes read romance novels, more a function of my reading appetite at the time, plus no books remained in the house except those, I’ve also read a couple of -video-game stories, including some vampire ones to be relevant for your example, I agree that they have mildly interesting twists, enough for guilt pleasure level.
I can’t put a name to it, but it doesn’t require such a leap to see the relation between reading things like tvtropes and then to an extent Twilight? on that note, what do you read for fiction generally?