1. Do YOU like books with complicated plots and unexpected endings?
I don't mind complicated plots, I can usually follow them if they're logical (even if they only do make sense in the end), and I have nothing especially against unexpected endings, unless it's a negative emotion for me, as "whyyyyy?".
2. What book with a surprise ending is your favorite? Or your least favorite?
Ah, this is a tough one. I like doing my background searches before reading books, so I generally know quite a bit about them. Sad surprise endings are my least favourites, all of them.Although I have a feeling I knew how the book will end (as in someone told me beforehand), I still loved Veronika Decides to Die's ending. Can't remember any other book at the moment.
Frustratingly difficult questions this week!, and not very cohesive answers.
I enjoy complicated plots and multiple layers of meanings, but they are not necessary for me to like a book. It all depends whether I resonate with the story.
ReplyDeleteThat, too, is important, of course. Otherwise it's difficult to read a book, if it doesn't "speak to you".. :).
ReplyDeleteI understood the question in the way that would a complicated plot reduce the joy I get from reading, it wouldn't, but indeed.. A complicated plot does not automatically mean I like the book :). The best books may have seemingly simplistic plotlines.