Talk:Romance novel
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| *May be read for other details: Historical setting, clothing, adventure, mystery | *May be read for other details: Historical setting, clothing, adventure, mystery | ||
| - | *Participate in characters’ lives--you’re privy to their inner feelings and thoughts | + | *Participate in characters’ lives--you’re privy to their inner feelings and thoughts [http://www.arrtreads.org/romancegenrestudy.htm] |
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- Happy ending
- Love story is the most important facet
- Usually triangulation--romance is being challenged by person or problem
- Told from point of view of both lovers
- Miscommunication--characters hate each other, then love each other
- Escapist reading
- Emotional appeal
- Fast read--less complex style
- Strong female characters
- May be read for other details: Historical setting, clothing, adventure, mystery
- Participate in characters’ lives--you’re privy to their inner feelings and thoughts [1]
