I only notice POV when it's not third and I do notice tense too, but if the story is good, then I forget about it. Like after the first two pages The Hunger Games just sucked me in and I didn't think about the tense or pov. I even had to read an excerpt again to make sure.
What was the name of the book with the male protagonist in 1st person? Was it good?
Present tense is what makes a story feel the most immediate for me, no matter the pov. First person, when done well, does heighten the effect. I've felt connected to books written in third too.
I have read more recent books with more variety when it comes to style, tense, and pov. I don't think first person pov is something that should be villified, and maybe it only stands out because it's still not common.
I've heard good things about Liar, it is so on my list to read. I'll check out the other book you mentioned too.
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Date: 2009-12-03 04:18 am (UTC)What was the name of the book with the male protagonist in 1st person? Was it good?
Present tense is what makes a story feel the most immediate for me, no matter the pov. First person, when done well, does heighten the effect. I've felt connected to books written in third too.
I have read more recent books with more variety when it comes to style, tense, and pov. I don't think first person pov is something that should be villified, and maybe it only stands out because it's still not common.
I've heard good things about Liar, it is so on my list to read. I'll check out the other book you mentioned too.