On Reading
Miraculously today while waiting in the car while GG generously pumped gas (in my car) I got to read about 10 pages of MML's WILD ROAD. I've hardly started the book and am already struck by how well written it is. In a few sentences I was fully immersed in the story.
I finished the chapter and had to put the book down. As we drove home all I could think about was the scene I had just read. I sat there in wonder at the nuances Ms. Liu was able to capture. Then I thought about how introspective, self aware, and perceptive a good writer has to be. Sort of like a really good therapist who can interact with a patient and also observe behavior. A good writer does all that and then finds the words to evoke the observations AND emotions of the characters. Pretty fantastic stuff.
I love reading. I really do.
Labels: On Reading
Posted by Rosie at 8:45 PM
4 Comments:
Awesome post, Rosie! I've never read Liu, but I completely agree with your thoughts about a good writer. And I love reading, too!
I'm with Dev, I haven't read Lui, but your post was wonderful and reminded me why I enjoy reading so much.
Isn't it amazing when you get drawn in like that? Maybe I need to pick it up, since I seem to be in a slump lately.
I haven't read Liu either. But I do love reading!!
I go to the gas stations that have people pump for me so I can read. LOL And I read at read lights and in traffic jams. :P
red lights, not read. LOL
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