Realism vs. Fantasy--a question
Kayla Perrin
After reading different comments on different listserves about romance novels
in general, I'm beginning to wonder what readers prefer in terms of romance.
So, I figured I get a little discussion going here. <g>
In a romance novel, do you prefer a more "realism-based" story, with not-so-
perfect heroes/heroines, or even not-so-romantic heroes (though always loyal
and dependable)? Or do you prefer the full fantasy--ultra romantic hero,
heroine swept off her feet, etc?
Curious Kayla / Kaywr...@aol.com / www.romance-novels.com/kaylaperrin
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AGAIN, MY LOVE from Genesis Press, March 1998, ISBN: 1-885478-23-2
EVERLASTING LOVE from BET Books, July 1998, ISBN: 0-7860-0533-5
WINE AND ROSES from BET Books, February 1999, ISBN: 1-58314-003-4
SWEET HONESTY from BET Books, April 1999, ISBN: 1-58314-011-5
TANIA MARSHALL
life, who doesn't go overboard trying to be romantic or sweep the
heroine off her feet. I like a hero who has many strengths, yet
recognizes the heroine is an essential part of him, a part necessary
to make him a better, complete person. Loyal and dependable are
musts for me, because I couldn't imagine a HEA without those traits.
Tania
Kassia Krozser
-----Original Message-----
From: Kayla Perrin <Kaywr...@aol.com>
>Hi y'all,
>
<snip>
>In a romance novel, do you prefer a more "realism-based" story, with
not-so-
>perfect heroes/heroines, or even not-so-romantic heroes (though always
loyal
>and dependable)? Or do you prefer the full fantasy--ultra romantic hero,
>heroine swept off her feet, etc?
>
it depends on the story; however, i generally prefer the not-so-perfect
(especially the heroines with "quirks") h/h. one reason that i enjoy these
stories is that they generally lend themselves to humor. the full fantasy
doesn't seem to have the humor that i need.
course, right now, i'm brain dead, so i can't think of any examples...
Linda Hurst
ktw...@pandemic.com writes:
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<snip>
>In a romance novel, do you prefer a more "realism-based" story, with
not-so-
>perfect heroes/heroines, or even not-so-romantic heroes (though always
loyal
>and dependable)? Or do you prefer the full fantasy--ultra romantic hero,
>heroine swept off her feet, etc?
> >>
I laughed when I read your question, cuz for me the answer would be "all of
the above". I read all types of books, depends on my mood. The only thing I
don't like is if the hero is just a big jerk until the last page--that will
alienate me and I don't like long separations. I want a love story to be just
that. I want to see the couple bond and interact and that can be done in
almost any setting. I am really open, I am just looking for a good story well
told. Sounds simple doesn't it? Unfortuantely, it's not. But, I am a
writer's dream--willing to go on almost any type of trip as long as it is
entertaining and leaves me with a smile when it is over. A few laughs along
the way are a big plus too.
Linda Hurst