Point of view, what is your preference?
I find I tend to write in first person. I also prefer to read books written in first person. Books written in first person tend to draw me in faster and keep my attention longer. They are difficult to put down because I become part of the story.
One of the free books I downloaded to my Kindle is in third person. It’s a fantasy and I hate to say it…but it doesn’t hold my attention. The book is easy to put down and walk away from it. Don’t get me wrong, there are many wonderful books written in third person however, this fantasy isn’t one of them. I guess it goes to show you that if you want to read a good book you have to pay for it.
Now dear readers it’s your turn. Which viewpoint do you prefer? In what viewpoint was the worst book you ever read written? The best?
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Doggonedmysteries 
I don’t have a preference. Does that make me odd?
Not a bit.
I, too, prefer to write and read books in 1st person. I like writing it because I feel as if I am telling ‘my’ story, not someone else’s, and it’s easier for me to get ‘into’ the character when I write. And like you, 1st person books draw me into the story faster. Having said that, however, some of my favorite books were written in 3rd person POV and some of the worst books I’ve ever read have been in 1st. It’s not so much a question of POV as of the writer’s talent.
Then there are the books written in more than one point of view… 😉