Things I Like in Books 12

Sat, September 22, 2012

Things I Like in Books 12

NOTE: I am ridiculous and started a list called “Things I Like in Books.” These are drawings of the things on that list. Truly AWFUL drawings. I am now going to share them with you one at a time. Mostly on Saturdays. Okay, here we go.

I like it when romantic interests bicker a LOT before they fall for each other.

Examples: Darcy and Lizzie style, yo! I’m talking classic Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen moves here!

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Posted by: Anna • In: things i like

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Bookworm1858 said:

I’m torn on this one-I LOVE Elizabeth and Darcy of course but sometimes other authors aren’t very good at bringing through the love and I end up dissatisfied with the switching of opinions.
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Juhina said:

Hahaha that made me crack up! So true, I LOVE it when they bicker and fight and then the likeness creep in and have a love/hate relationship. Daemon and Kitty from Obsidian are like that! And yes, Darcey and Lizzie!!!!! <3 My favorite couple

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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Quinn @ Quinn’s Book Nook said:

I love that too! And, seriously, P&P – best book ever!!!!
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
TG said:

Hermoine and Ron are another good example. I can like this, too, but it depends on it being done well. It’s become such a cliche that if two people of the opposite sex hate each other, it must be because of underlying sexual tension and some books and TV shows use it as a lazy way of showing that their characters are meant to be together. But when it really works and it makes sense why the characters would both be attracted to and aggravated by the other person – like in Castle – then, I love it.
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Jessica S. said:

I love those stories! They’re among my favorites to reread. Someday I’m going to write one.
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Lisa said:

ditto.

Let’s build that tension, eh?

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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Christina (BookTasty) said:

Oh the genius of Jane Austen! She knew we’d all love this! She also knew we’d all love Mr Darcy! Such a smart smart lady!
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Jen said:

This is probably one of my favorite things in books. OH, THE TENSION. So hot, so hot.
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Annie Reply:
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
Definitely!
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Estelle said:

Is he strangling her?? haha. I can’t tell.

But I agree. Love hate is awesome. It’s how I met my husband!
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Magan @ Rather Be Reading said:

I love this a whole, whole lot. I love good banter and back and forth arguments.
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
fishgirl182 said:

omg i LOVE it when they hate each other and fight a lot. not sure what it is but the antagonistic relationships are the best.

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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
Alexa Y. said:

I love this too! it certainly adds some tension, and keeps things interesting for the reader
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Posted on: Sat, September 22, 2012
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