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SmoSays t1_j1f8h57 wrote

Reply to comment by LordOfDorkness42 in What are some techniques used in books that you just love for some weird reason by shorttompkins

I know 1st person gets a lot of hate but I love it so much that I primarily write in it. I write a lot of romantic comedies and thrillers and both lend themselves well to the format. For a romcom it feels like a person is telling you their story and it kind of helps the humor (I like standup comedy and this feels like that as well). For thrillers, you get to experience the rush, the fear, the disgust, the terror, all ok this sort of claustrophobic way which heightens everything I think.

But that's just what works for me. I have no issue with the other perspectives or those who choose to write them. This is just what I find works for me

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thepr3tty-wreckless t1_j1i0qfk wrote

I didn’t know people dislike first person (I guess different strokes…)! It’s my favorite kind of book. And honestly it’s hard for me to get into third person. It can be sooo cheesy. “She walked to the window and looked longingly across the lake… her hair shining in the moon’s reflection, falling swiftly down her back…” etc just makes my eyes roll and completely takes me out of it lol

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