Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-16774229-20131019144340/@comment-7472785-20131020083020

Why would I WANT to see any allusion to previous literature at all?

I concede that some are impossible to avoid with the multitude of fantasy around so that you'll always find something that has already been similarily created - there are only so many plot variations and character builds.

Still, what I WANT is originality to the most possible extent, and not a plagiated idea in a new setting. I'm not saying you can't write good stuff based on a previous idea, suspenseful to read and/or interesting to watch. Some sequels or remakes of films are good - but the majority lacks originality.