The change from printed book to ebook or audiobook does imply some shift in appeal factors; an ebook is no longer subject to possible restrictions on length because of the heaviness of the book (or portability, whether or not it will fit into a purse), and an audiobook may be limited in its appeal to readers because of the style of the narrator. This change affects our knowledge of the genre because we can no longer make snap judgments based on the publishing company’s dustjackets, blurbs, or the physical attributes of the book (font, paper type, cover material, etc.) and does not allow for browsing a shelf as easily as has been done in the past. We must learn to browse electronically and make connections through online networks (GoodReads, YouTube, various bloggers, NoveList—just for a few examples!). The fact that readers are able to change font, line spacing, color, etc. of an ebook could have an effect on the reader’s appeal but I think individual readers must
I really love the format of your annotation! It looks like something straight out of a professional magazine and was very eye-catching. I also appreciate that you added the side note about the time frame that it was written and the warning that some of the content may be offensive. Do you think the offensive parts are a detractor from the overall story, or are they simply part of the characters set in that time frame that help spur the story?
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is actually an altered template from the Mac office suite in Pages. I've been trying to be more concise, as my undergraduate writing criticisms often contained "too wordy" in several places... I, personally, think there is a willing suspension of disbelief (thanks, Coleridge) that is possible to enjoy the story within the culture and time frame in which it was set, but it does not help spur the story, and I say that being a white, educated woman with a boatload of privilege who nevertheless balks at common male misconceptions/generalizations about women in fiction... I suppose I am oversensitive to my own grievances and less so to others. I should exercise more.
DeleteGreat annotation!I like that you included information about movie adaptations and that some content may be offensive to readers. Your readalikes and summary are also great. Full points!
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