Do you like fantasy or realistic books? - Suggested by The Realm of Books.
I used to say I didn't like fantasy. Not anymore. Really, I can read any well-written book. However, I have noticed that I like my fantasy with some humanity mixed in. The story has to be grounded in a world and beings I can relate to. If the entire thing is magic, if every scrape is overcome using magic, then I have a hard time buying it. The people in the story have to face real danger, and use their wits and strengths to overcome the obstacles. If they just pull a magic object out of their cloak and everything is resolved, well, that's weak plotting (and poor writing) IMO.
Lately I would probably say contemporary romance (especially teen romance) is my least favorite. Maybe too much "realism?" Not really. It's just that they all seem the same after a while....I don't mind romance as part of the story, but if it's the main event, I have difficulty. I can appreciate the appeal to teens (even though I'm way past that age, I can still remember) but these stories aren't for me.
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I prefer it too when a fantasy is about the people, and not just about the magic. There needs to be something in there I can identify with.
ReplyDeleteI am like you, I can read any well written book and I too like somewhere in between. I like high fantasy when its more about the journey than the magic. I like the real issues that aren't broken. I do enjoy realistic fiction but it has to be few and in between otherwise its too much. I am not much on contemporay romance unless its light and fluffy and more on the chic lit side. Somtimes I need the light and fluffy. My favorite is Suspense thriller and msyteries. They are a bit far fetched sometimes but I like the thrill and the figuring out who done it.
ReplyDeleteI like Urban Fantasy the best. I find it has a great mix of both fantasy and realism.
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I talked about the issue of being relatable too, no matter what the genre is. New GFC follower.
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I like more realistic books, my guilty pleasures are romantic comedies, but sometimes I want to read fantasy books as well.New GFC and Google+ follower,
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I am a Paranormal freak but I also love some great romance anything from historical to erotic so I guess both would be my answer.
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