Continuing with my reading spree, I started another book today. This book I am reading is actually a young adults book, by Eva Ibbotson. It is called 'Monster Mission.'
Earlier, I had read her Secret of Platform 13.
And I fell in love with her writing, instantly .
All fans of Harry Potter (I am NOT a fan of those books) would immediately say they find the concept similar to the first book in the Harry Potter series, (as there is a platform on Kings Cross station on platform 13 which leads to a different world) but the fact is Eva's book had come out three years before Harry Potter books did.
Eva has a good case for suing for plagiarism if she wants to, but she dismissed it, by saying 'We all borrow from each other as writers and I would like to shake her hand.' My respect for Eva Ibbotson went up tenfold when I learnt that.
I must mention that I have read both books, and the similarity ends there. Rowling's book is completely different from Eva's. I have also read another book by Eva (whose name I forget).
If you are stuck with your reading, and you cannot seem to get started, I highly recommend Eva's books. I also recommend Michael Morpurgo's books who again writes for young adults. I absolutely loved Born to Run and Private Peaceful.
These writers write in a way that transports you to a different world. You are involved with the characters and you feel like you are a part of their lives. You begin to CARE for the characters. They make you feel something. They make you feel that world they created is real.
Though I have read TONNES of authors, it is very few who have this quality in their writing, which I think is very important to have.
Eva Ibbotson passed away in 2010.
But the books that she created are forever. They continue to bring joy to thousands of folks.
Eva lives on through her writings.
Do you have any books which make you feel the things I have mentioned?
If so, please do tell me in my comment box, and I will check them out.
______________________________________
A new post tomorrow,
Until then--read a good book!
Check out my books: http://preeti.io/amazon
Earlier, I had read her Secret of Platform 13.
And I fell in love with her writing, instantly .
All fans of Harry Potter (I am NOT a fan of those books) would immediately say they find the concept similar to the first book in the Harry Potter series, (as there is a platform on Kings Cross station on platform 13 which leads to a different world) but the fact is Eva's book had come out three years before Harry Potter books did.
Eva has a good case for suing for plagiarism if she wants to, but she dismissed it, by saying 'We all borrow from each other as writers and I would like to shake her hand.' My respect for Eva Ibbotson went up tenfold when I learnt that.
I must mention that I have read both books, and the similarity ends there. Rowling's book is completely different from Eva's. I have also read another book by Eva (whose name I forget).
If you are stuck with your reading, and you cannot seem to get started, I highly recommend Eva's books. I also recommend Michael Morpurgo's books who again writes for young adults. I absolutely loved Born to Run and Private Peaceful.
These writers write in a way that transports you to a different world. You are involved with the characters and you feel like you are a part of their lives. You begin to CARE for the characters. They make you feel something. They make you feel that world they created is real.
Though I have read TONNES of authors, it is very few who have this quality in their writing, which I think is very important to have.
Eva Ibbotson passed away in 2010.
But the books that she created are forever. They continue to bring joy to thousands of folks.
Eva lives on through her writings.
Do you have any books which make you feel the things I have mentioned?
If so, please do tell me in my comment box, and I will check them out.
______________________________________
A new post tomorrow,
Until then--read a good book!
Check out my books: http://preeti.io/amazon
