The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer @ Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jenniferās permission, Coffee Addicted Writer relaunched the hop on February 15, 2013. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end the following Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book related question. The hopās purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
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This Weekās Question
Which plot twist is your favorite?Ā (Billy @Ā Coffee Addicted Writer)
This is a tough question as it’s not something I’ve thought about before. When it comes to plot twists, my main requirement is that they’re not easy to predict. I have a critical mind that puzzles over things, so I often have an idea of what will happen. If an author can catch me unawares, then I am forever a fan.
That said, one plot twist that comes to mind that always makes me gasp is betrayal. Sometimes I’ll get a feeling about a character where my spidery sense tells me there’s something off about them. But I’ll try to ignore it. And then, bam, betrayal. I’d list a couple of books with that plot twist, but then you’d be spoiled.
My favorite plot twist is finding out the main character you’ve been following this whole time …is actually dead!! I think I’ve read two books like that and I loved both of themš
What?! I don’t think I’ve ever come across that plot twist except in a movie (once). That’s wild.
I also am a close reader who isn’t often surprised by twists, but for me predictability isn’t always a bad thing! The twists also have to make sense and I enjoy seeing the breadcrumbs after the fact. It is REALLY satisfying to have pieced together a well plotted twist.
I’m glad you don’t mind predictability. I agree it’s cool to see the breadcrumbs after the fact. For me, though, if something is easily predictable, it lessens the enjoyment for me a smidge.