“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot
Books can become different things all at once. They are powerful and influential. The more you try to read the more you learn and enjoy. There are just so many wonderful things that they offer, which make us more motivated to turn every page. With the wide array of stories that have been published, it cannot be denied that these books have already made a mark on the lives of their readers through giving them both the learning and enjoyment that they deserve.
You may ask that how could books bring enjoyment and learning when they are only physically made up of ink and paper. Well, here are the ways on how.
They tell meaningful stories
Books house different stories with great meanings. These meaningful works significantly impact the life and well-being of the readers by giving them motivation to pursue their passion, not give up, continue their progress, and aim for happiness. In this tough world, the stories that books provide can give people silver linings, hope, and realizations that can positively affect their way of living. Some great examples are The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, and Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.
They showcase remarkable plots
Plots are among the most essential elements of a story. Many stories can become astray and messy if there are no distinguished storyline. Hence, it is important for books to be able to showcase their greatness because of following different notable and well-structured sequence of events. There are a lot of books containing both humor and lessons inside of them that were wisely infused and blended by the authors. There are also other works that contain unconventional plots in order to increase the engagement and satisfaction of the readers. Plot-driven novels can bring out the best out of the story and highlight the incredible aspects, such as the essential messages and significant lessons.
They present amazing settings
Setting sets the mood of the story. Just by knowing the time and place where the tale takes place, you can gradually start to imagine what the characters are like, anticipate what the incoming events would become, and generate the relevant emotions subconsciously. Take for example the excellently crafted setting of Penny Higgin’s children’s book where the sea life of Oscar The Mighty Crab was soon highlighted after the authors shown the place to the readers instead of telling it directly to the readers. Moreover, books with great settings helps to link the storyline to the characters as well as deliver the theme relevantly.
They feature remarkable characters
Many readers tend to have their own literary heroes; some of these remarkable figures are authors while others are characters of the story. The traits and goals of the different characters typically inspire the readers to follow their footsteps or at least develop some characteristics that they showcase. Moreover, they also supply notable amount of entertainment and learning to the readers by driving the story until they have gone through each part of the plot and resolved all the conflict. Moreover, literature has a broad array of characters that have different personalities but can still create a humor and lesson-filled environment regardless of the conflict and tension that they face. These characters also enhanced the engagement of the readers by allowing them to experience the events in the story at first-hand with the use of a good point of view.
They ignite different emotions from the readers
You can tell if a story is effective if they can make you feel different emotions all at once. You already know by now that books contain significant themes and messages that the author want to transmit to the readers. Happiness, revenge, hatred, excitement, grief, fear, anxiety, and other intense emotions commonly help increase the attachment of the readers to the story, as well as help them see everything in different angles. The roller coaster of emotions that books provide is one of the best reasons why people read and get lost in the story.
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