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This week's topic: Likes / Dislikes of the Fantasy Genre (Books)
What I mean by this topic is this: From your experience reading in this genre, what do you like / dislike about fantasy books?
My Take
What I like most about books I've read in this genre: pure escapism, originality in creating new types of monsters and threats--new brands of villains, sense of mystery and wonder, opportunities for discovery (secret locations, hidden or forbidden knowledge), interesting commentary on societal problems, the ability to experience something brand new (something very different than real life).
What I've disliked: reliance on dragons and other standard fantasy monsters and races (pet peeve: since each fantasy world is unique, creatures and races need to be introduced that fit into that specific environment--they should feel like an organic piece of that realm), shallow characters and stories--stories with no substance, bad writing (even fantasy authors published by traditional publishers aren't the greatest writers), bad dialogue, reliance on sex and titillation to "spice things up," political intrigue (so boring I want to cry).
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