tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post6813510429169660324..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: MMGM: A Whole Nother Story SeriesJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-43506538554140427302014-09-15T10:24:15.722-07:002014-09-15T10:24:15.722-07:00I have to admit, I find it hard to read omniscient...I have to admit, I find it hard to read omniscient narration stories. It is so hard to do well, but this one sounds like it might just be worth the effort. Thanks for the review.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-89737269414128553272014-09-15T10:07:01.522-07:002014-09-15T10:07:01.522-07:00Good point, Kim. I think it's probably the har...Good point, Kim. I think it's probably the hardest POV of view to pull off well, which is probably why my first writing teacher advised against it. In addition to the nudge, nudge, I like how these types of books have two stories going on--the main story and the narrator's story (which sort of feels like a secret story). Thanks for stopping by, Kim!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-15011696174605311602014-09-15T08:56:55.444-07:002014-09-15T08:56:55.444-07:00I think it's tricky to get omniscient narratio...I think it's tricky to get omniscient narration right, but when it's done well it gives the reader the sense of being complicit with the narrator, as in, "nudge, nudge, you and I understand what's going on here, but those poor characters are in for a nasty surprise!" Or like being invited backstage: you're not just the audience anymore; you're privileged to see the inner workings of the story. (Dramatic irony and breaking down the fourth wall, if you want to be technical.) Done poorly it just sounds like the writer is trying too hard, or that they think they're clever. (So if you're a writer, don't try this unless you actually are clever!)Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-74764874597434573922014-09-15T08:24:48.824-07:002014-09-15T08:24:48.824-07:00I agree!I agree!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-43399620241656479992014-09-15T08:24:32.536-07:002014-09-15T08:24:32.536-07:00It's definitely wacky and suspenseful as well....It's definitely wacky and suspenseful as well. It would make a great read aloud!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-41122379329864342852014-09-15T08:24:01.131-07:002014-09-15T08:24:01.131-07:00Ha! Steve (the sock puppet) has some of the best l...Ha! Steve (the sock puppet) has some of the best lines. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-45885021909901579362014-09-15T08:23:41.557-07:002014-09-15T08:23:41.557-07:00For me, it depends on my mood. I like omniscient i...For me, it depends on my mood. I like omniscient if the narrator is whimsical or funny, but I'm not a fan of head hopping! But I also love a close 3rd person or 1st too. Thanks for stopping by!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-31969331925562154982014-09-15T06:56:08.872-07:002014-09-15T06:56:08.872-07:00Nice to see a parent with a prominent roll in the ...Nice to see a parent with a prominent roll in the story.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-26014650361281283642014-09-15T05:23:11.763-07:002014-09-15T05:23:11.763-07:00There are not many books with omniscient narrators...There are not many books with omniscient narrators out there and this one sounds just wacky enough to keep a reader entertained. The premise is unique and I would guess it would make a great read-aloud. Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-19714210629889529372014-09-15T05:18:31.264-07:002014-09-15T05:18:31.264-07:00You had me at Mr. Cheeseman and the sock puppet! You had me at Mr. Cheeseman and the sock puppet! S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-38953809055969827782014-09-15T04:09:57.801-07:002014-09-15T04:09:57.801-07:00I don't love omniscient narrators. I can't...I don't love omniscient narrators. I can't get as close to the characters. Sounds like a fun read but the changing names could get confusing.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com