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I've read several of these banned books, ha!!
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week
Yes, it is easier to write in first person, but (in my opinion) a lazy way to write. It's more enjoyable for me to read multiple POVs. All that "I this," "I that," and "I the next thing" drives me nuts. It doesn't seem as though there used to be quite as many as there are now. I've learned before I download a book to check first (usually downloading free books so it's not a huge issue).I was curious so I Googled, and 2 things popped up.
1) majority of novels written by beginners use first person
2) about 50% of commercial and genre fiction is written in first person
And also, 1st person is "a storyteller's natural point of view". And, I suspect, it's just easier for an author to keep track of their book's "voice" if they don't have a bunch of different characters talking at them.
Sorry, I forgot to post that I finished the book, "The Cat That God Sent." I can't say I didn't like it because it was easy reading and, of course, about a wonderful cat but I felt it was predictable. However, I decided to try another one of the author's books titled, The Dog That Whispered.I just checked out the ebook but have several others to read first. If I get to it before you, I’ll post!
Oops! I'm sorry, too. I tried to read it but just couldn't manage it--even with the cat.Sorry, I forgot to post that I finished the book, "The Cat That God Sent." I can't say I didn't like it because it was easy reading and, of course, about a wonderful cat but I felt it was predictable. However, I decided to try another one of the author's books titled, The Dog That Whispered.