Generally, it takes a combination of grievances to make me quit a story.
I cannot stand illogical leaps in the plot or characterization without adequate explanation (perhaps this falls under 'lack of plot/character development'). I've seen Hermione vehemently disagree with something fundamentally against her character but have her 'convinced' within two short dialogue exchanges that all will be well if she completely changes her mind. It's even worse when an author introduces a radical plot device without adequate (and interesting) explanation. If you're going to force two characters to marry, then you'd better have a damned solid explanation.
Drama and angst can be done well, but I won't read angsty stories that don't offer something redeeming in the way of character interpretation or mystery or at the bare minimum hope that the drama will resolve (rather than new drama every chapter).
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Date: 2008-12-01 06:00 pm (UTC)I cannot stand illogical leaps in the plot or characterization without adequate explanation (perhaps this falls under 'lack of plot/character development'). I've seen Hermione vehemently disagree with something fundamentally against her character but have her 'convinced' within two short dialogue exchanges that all will be well if she completely changes her mind. It's even worse when an author introduces a radical plot device without adequate (and interesting) explanation. If you're going to force two characters to marry, then you'd better have a damned solid explanation.
Drama and angst can be done well, but I won't read angsty stories that don't offer something redeeming in the way of character interpretation or mystery or at the bare minimum hope that the drama will resolve (rather than new drama every chapter).