Use of songs in a novel

[Bluecobia]

An occasional song or poem I can go along with but if there are a lot of them I rapidly start to skip them.

[Leyla]

It is OK to use the lyrics of songs in novels. However, after a while I just skipped over them as they were getting to be too much.

[Nishit Kumar]

Not really. I think that the use of songs in a novel sometimes make the novel frustrating, and even in this book, I mostly skipped it.

[LadyPudu]

I think its so cool! It what makes me want to read My Trip to Adele. I'm a big fan of Adele. Can't wait to read this book!

[Rosemary Okoko]

I once read a book by Mois Bennaroch that had too many songs. I did not like the interruption in the flow of the story. I think the number of songs should be limited to just a few.

[EmunahAn]

I love the inclusion of songs and poetry in any book. They break the monotony of narration.

[cmss710]

I usually skip the song lyrics in a book.

[Malfoyy Slitherin]

Use of songs in a novel, makes it more realistic and brings the reader closer to ideas of the author.

[Dh_]

I believe The fault in our stars by John Green had a few poems. Whether it was that book or I'm just confused, I really liked the poems.

[bluegreenmarina]

I have read one or two where the author inserted songs to communicate certain emotions but to me it just seemed forced and cheesy... I prefer the written word and musical expression to stay mostly separate I guess.

[amy shipps]

This was the first novel I have read that lyrics were included throughout the book. I personally love to read books of quotes and poetry books so I enjoyed the lyrics in this book. I love to go back and look up the words to a song that I have heard and be able to read them word for word. It's like a form of poetry to me plus it sometimes help to understand exactly what the song is about when u read through the lyrics without the actual song playing.

[Keri wood]

I love it only because it sometimes gives me ideas to what to listen to.

[lrbfilm]

I think the use of songs works really well in some fantasy adventure novels.

[Reuben 92]

I think adding in songs/poems etc. can be a really good idea if it adds to the story in some way. A relevant outside quotation/reference - especially if it is well-known - can really help you to identify.

[Subarna]

The Lord of the Rings novels have several songs and poems. They are great and are quite interesting to read.