There are certain novels that continuously appear on best seller lists. These are crime fiction books and one may wonder why humans choose to read them. After all, is our world not over-filled with horror and death already? The reasons people will give for their enjoyment of such novels may vary greatly, with some enjoying the mystery and suspense and others loving the psychological or forensic elements.
It is true that these novels have a way of catching the attention of the reader and keeping it all the way through as nuggets of information come to light. The story is usually driven by a murder and the desire to find the perpetrator. The reader is drawn in to solving the mystery too and participates in the suspense as it unfolds towards a conclusion.
Another aspect that draws readers in, is the exposure to the mind of the perpetrator. People are always fascinated by the behavior of other humans. We are interested in what motivates them and makes them do the things they do, even if this is perverse and twisted. We find out what could have contributed to making them into what they have become.
We can often identify with the protagonist who is attempting to unmask the murderer. They are usually well drawn characters with their own flaws and demons who persevere despite the odds. When reading these novels, we enjoy following the thought processes of these protagonists as they begin to connect the dots and we even pit our wits against them to see if we can connect them before they do.
These novels are often set in interesting times or places. These are often described in such a way as to make the reader feel that they are actually living in that particular century or place in the world. Italy, Istanbul or Sweden are just some of these places and the action may even take place in the past or in the future.
In these novels the villain either gets caught or suffers the consequences of his or her behavior. It gives readers a sense of resolution and the reassurance that evil is punished and justice is upheld. Too often in the real world this does not happen and the guilty go unpunished.
There are so many different types of crime novels. There are those that offer a puzzle to solve or a mystery to unravel. Others offer more of the gory details, including the forensic elements which usually help in solving the mystery. There are those that focus on the psychological aspects and offer insight into what makes people tick.
The same themes have intrigued humans for centuries and this type of novel offers a vehicle for vicarious exploration of many of these themes and emotions. Whatever the reason for reading such novels, the fact remains that they are a very popular form of fiction today. They are widely available and can be purchased from many sources, including online stores where reviews can be read before deciding what to purchase.
It is true that these novels have a way of catching the attention of the reader and keeping it all the way through as nuggets of information come to light. The story is usually driven by a murder and the desire to find the perpetrator. The reader is drawn in to solving the mystery too and participates in the suspense as it unfolds towards a conclusion.
Another aspect that draws readers in, is the exposure to the mind of the perpetrator. People are always fascinated by the behavior of other humans. We are interested in what motivates them and makes them do the things they do, even if this is perverse and twisted. We find out what could have contributed to making them into what they have become.
We can often identify with the protagonist who is attempting to unmask the murderer. They are usually well drawn characters with their own flaws and demons who persevere despite the odds. When reading these novels, we enjoy following the thought processes of these protagonists as they begin to connect the dots and we even pit our wits against them to see if we can connect them before they do.
These novels are often set in interesting times or places. These are often described in such a way as to make the reader feel that they are actually living in that particular century or place in the world. Italy, Istanbul or Sweden are just some of these places and the action may even take place in the past or in the future.
In these novels the villain either gets caught or suffers the consequences of his or her behavior. It gives readers a sense of resolution and the reassurance that evil is punished and justice is upheld. Too often in the real world this does not happen and the guilty go unpunished.
There are so many different types of crime novels. There are those that offer a puzzle to solve or a mystery to unravel. Others offer more of the gory details, including the forensic elements which usually help in solving the mystery. There are those that focus on the psychological aspects and offer insight into what makes people tick.
The same themes have intrigued humans for centuries and this type of novel offers a vehicle for vicarious exploration of many of these themes and emotions. Whatever the reason for reading such novels, the fact remains that they are a very popular form of fiction today. They are widely available and can be purchased from many sources, including online stores where reviews can be read before deciding what to purchase.
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