Senin, 05 Desember 2016

Why Romance Novel Reviews Are So Popular With So Many Readers

By Brian West


Reading remains one of the most popular free time activities in the world. Avid readers simply cannot imagine their lives without the ability to read. Romantic works remain one of the most popular genres in the world, despite the fact that critics often describe them as shallow trash. Fans of this genre will find that romance novel reviews can help them select the works that are most likely to appeal to them.

Many people read romantic stories because they want to escape into a world where their own fantasies come true. In most romantic works the characters overcome many odds and problems, but in the end things work out as it almost never do in the real world. Escapism is not a weakness and psychologists agree that it can help people to forget about their own troubles for a little while.

Reviewers play an important role in helping people to choose their reading material. Modern reviewers normally publish on specialized blogs. Some will provide their opinions on any publication but most reviewers focus on a very specific genre. There are many of them that concentrate on romantic publications, as even a very basic internet search will reveal. There are even fields of specialization within the broad field of romantic writing.

There is the traditional romantic story with a hero and a heroin that overcome obstacles to get together. Many other types of romantic literature are also now available, however. Some works are extremely explicit with vivid sexual descriptions. Others focus on gay and lesbian love and yet others dare to probe the romantic aspects of murder, religious sects and even deviations such as masochism and sadism in romantic relationships.

When writing a review is is important to clearly indicate the target market for which the work has been written. Gay romantic literature, for example, may not appeals to middle aged ladies that want a hero and a heroin. The introduction to the review should make the broad approach of the book clear. This will help readers to decide whether the book will be likely to satisfy their personal preferences.

An opinion about a new publication should never give the plot away. This will spoil the story for potential readers. The reviewer should rather focus on the literary aspects of the work, commenting on the plot, the believability of the characters and the style of writing. A summary, similar to what one would find on the flyleaf of a book can also be included.

Reviewers also know not to judge the taste of their readers. They have to remain objective and they need to keep in mind that millions of people may actually enjoy a publication that they personally find lacking or even reprehensible. Reviewers write for ordinary readers, not for literary experts and they should never forget this.

Romantic literature is often criticized by the so called experts, but the fact remains that millions of people enjoy this genre and few others sell as many books as romantic writers. Modern readers rely on objective reviewers to help them decide which new publications to buy. This is an important role and should be taken seriously.




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