I think we're talking about two different things in this thread. Page-turners indicate a mastery of structure. Just like a TV serial, a skilled...
Why worry about word count? Just because a book goes for 1,000+ pages doesn't mean it's good. Brevity is an art.
There's some solid advice in this thread. Don't drive yourself crazy by second-guessing the originality of your plot. The characters, details,...
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Gorgeous prose and a stunning range of emotions. Literally, I laughed out loud during certain parts, I was furious...
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