Friday, November 09, 2012

Feature & Follow Friday #12


Feature and Follow is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read. 

Today's question is:

Q: Do you mind books with similar ideas to other books? Similar concepts, backgrounds, retellings or pulled-to-publish fanfic?

My answer:
I don't mind it at all. In fact, I like it when a book that I am reading reminds me of another book that I've already read. 
But of course, it should be noted that there is a difference between 'being inspired by something' and 'copying something'. ;) 
As for retellings, I like how they make you look at a story with a whole new perspective. 
Fanfic is cool for leisure reading or when I'm in the mood to explore a story more. 

What about you? What are your thoughts?
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Happy Friday and happy reading, everyone! 

Sarika

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  1. Patricia9 November 2012 at 14:03

    Yes, exactly. I don't mind if some elements are similiar to those of another book, but if it's basically the same story, then I don't feel like that's okay.. at all.

    And I *love* fanfics, but I wouldn't spend money on them, I think.

    Patricia // My Hop

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    1. The Readdicts9 November 2012 at 15:03

      So glad to know you agree with me! And yes, I don't think I'd spend money on fanfic either. Thanks for stopping by, Patricia! :)

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  2. Unknown9 November 2012 at 18:36

    Good answer. "Inspire by" puts a whole different spin on the tale, because it acknowledges what came before. It's authors who try to hide their influences that tend to annoy me.

    Old follower. :)

    Bob @ Beauty in Ruins

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    1. The Readdicts9 November 2012 at 21:05

      Totally agree! It's definitely appreciated when there's a little 'inspired by...' note in a book that's been inspired by another book. Thanks for stopping by, Bob! :)

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  3. Jessica @ a GREAT read9 November 2012 at 18:39

    I agree! I like reading books that have the same elements. That's why I love paranormals! I love reading all the different ways to see vampires and werewolves and fae and all sorts of other creatures that get told over and over in different ways!

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. The Readdicts9 November 2012 at 21:06

      Yay! :D I'm so glad you're with me on this one. Thanks for stopping by, Jessica! :)

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  4. Anya @ On Starships and Dragonwings9 November 2012 at 20:10

    I agree, but it's that line between inspiration and copying that gets a little too blurry for me sometimes. I'd much rather read something that is only vaguely inspired by, than I'm pretty sure is heavily copied from. Great answer! And thanks for stopping by my blog :D

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    1. The Readdicts9 November 2012 at 21:08

      Yes, I agree. Like I said, inspiration is cool, but a straight carbon copy... not so cool, eh? Thanks for stopping by, Anya! :)

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  5. Anonymous9 November 2012 at 21:02

    One of the best answers I've seen this week. I completely agree.
    Thanks for stopping by my FF and following, new follower here :)

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    1. The Readdicts9 November 2012 at 21:09

      Aww! Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping by and for following, Liz! :D

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  6. Shane @ItchingforBooks9 November 2012 at 21:40

    Good answer.

    old follower
    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/feature-and-follow-25_9.html

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  7. Monica9 November 2012 at 21:52

    Great answer I totally agree. New follower here thanks for following me.

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 14:56

      Thanks for stopping by and for following, Monica! Oh, and thanks for agreeing as well! ;)

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  8. Lee @ Rally the Readers9 November 2012 at 22:22

    Well said about there being a difference between being inspired by an idea and just copying it! Copycat books aren't my thing at all.

    Old follower. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 14:57

      Totally agree and glad to know you agree with me! Thanks for stopping by, Lee! :)

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  9. Alison Can Read9 November 2012 at 23:48

    Hopping through. I agree. Fanfic helps me get to know a story better and think about it more.
    My Hop

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 14:58

      Exactly! So I turn to fanfic when I really want to know more about a story. Thanks for stopping by, Alison! Always nice to have the host leave a comment. :D Thanks!

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  10. Micheline10 November 2012 at 01:40

    Good answer, and your right: there is a difference between inspired by and copying. Thanks for sharing, new follower via GFC :) Here's my FFF

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 15:00

      Yay! :D I'm glad you like my answer! Thanks for stopping by and for following, Micheline! :)

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  11. Unknown10 November 2012 at 01:52

    Totally agreed about fanfic. It's just something to pass time for me. Even writing it has taken some stress away, lol. Great answer. Thanks for stopping by my FF post! Old follower. :)

    Audrey @ Her Fiction Fix

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 15:03

      Yes, exactly! Fanfic is the kind of stuff to read when there isn't much else to read, which- though rare- does happen at times. Thanks for stopping by, Audrey!

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  12. Jenny @ Book Sojourner10 November 2012 at 02:08

    Like your answer. I especially like a good retelling.

    old follower
    Thanks for stoppinng by Book Sojourner!

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 15:04

      Thanks for stopping by, Jenny! Glad you like my answer. :)

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  13. Anonymous10 November 2012 at 02:24

    I love retellings. They make me happy.

    Old follower

    -Ariel
    My FF

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    1. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 15:06

      Me too! Retellings put a smile on your face. :) Thanks for stopping by, Ariel!

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  14. The Readdicts10 November 2012 at 15:06

    Thanks for stopping by, Billy! :)

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  15. C.J.11 November 2012 at 03:02

    Stopping by from last week, because I'm a bit behind! Anyway, I agree...similar books can be familiar and comfortable. As long as something is different enough so that I don't feel I'm reading the same book over!


    Following!

    C.J.
    Sarcasm & Lemons

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    1. The Readdicts12 November 2012 at 21:56

      Totally agree with you and thanks for stopping by! :)

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  16. Reeka11 November 2012 at 04:53

    You're second person I came across who doesn't seem to mind. Great response. Thank you for stopping by and following =)

    Following back via GFC
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    Reeka @BoundbyWords

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    1. The Readdicts12 November 2012 at 21:57

      i'm glad to know you like my answer! Thanks for stopping by and for following, Reeka! :)

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  17. AP12 November 2012 at 11:22

    Thanks for stopping by my feature! Following back

    -Amanda P
    Where the Night Kind Roam (Formally Paranormal Romance)

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    1. The Readdicts12 November 2012 at 21:57

      Thanks for stopping by and for following, Amanda! :)

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