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Book Lovers,Literature
02/06/2021 12:21 am PST
Updated 26 days ago

Mystery vs Romance Throwdown!

By Michele PW (Pariza Wacek)

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mystery vs romance
Which one is better? The genres weigh in with their take.

It’s the age-old question that’s been around for as long as books have. Do romance books top mystery? Or is it the other way around? To settle this, I’ve asked the two genres to each make their case on why their books are better.

Romance: There’s no question, romance is better. Everyone loves a good romance.

Mystery: Not everyone. There was no romance in Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie books.

Romance: So what? Those are only two authors.

Mystery: Two famous, deceased authors whose books are still being read today.

Romance: There are famous romance authors who have died but whose books are still being read.

Mystery: Like who?

Romance: Jane Austen.

Mystery: That’s a book about manners.

Romance: Oh, la-di-da. That’s what English Literature would say. Are you trying to make yourself more sophisticated?

Mystery: My point is that there is nothing that beats a solid mystery.

Romance: Then why is romance always the number one selling genre?

Mystery: That depends on how you count it. Numbers lie, you know.

Romance: That sounds like an excuse.

Mystery: No, it’s not an excuse. But you and I both know that mysteries pop up in all sorts of genres, like fantasy and sci-fi.

Romance: So does romance.

Mystery: More mystery than romance.

Romance: And what is that based on? Numbers? You just said numbers lie.

Mystery: Not because of numbers, but because mysteries are more interesting. Who can’t resist a good who done it, or trying to guess the deadly secret hidden from the main character?

Romance: Just like who can’t resist a happily ever after love story, where everyone discovers their soulmate in the end.

Mystery: Mysteries can also be happily ever after. The main character solves the crime, the bad guy goes to jail. That’s definitely happily ever after.

Romance: But everyone wants to be loved. Not everyone wants to solve a mystery.

Mystery: But everyone wants to see justice done and for people to get what they deserve.

Romance: Which they do in a romance. They get love.

Mystery: Love is highly overrated.

Romance: You’re just jealous because no one loves you.

Romantic Suspense: Hey, guys. Why can’t we all get along? There’s a place for BOTH mystery and romance. Why not combine forces and everyone wins?

Mystery: Oh, shut up, Romantic Suspense. No one asked you.

Romance: This is always what happens when you start to mix genres. Now everyone thinks they’re an expert.

Happy reading!

Copyright 2021 by Michele Pariza Wacek
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Michele PW (Pariza Wacek)

Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. Now, she likes nothing better than to blend multiple genres together, such as her current novels that mix psychological thrillers with romance and a hint of supernatural. You can read more about her books at MPWNovels.com


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  1. germilie
    germilie • 2 days ago

    so I need help finding this book I ve been obsess with I am trying to find part two I search every where I just cant find it. It about this girl her parent died so she had to move with rich grandma she never heard of ends up in a rich kids school which this four boys called the princes ruin her life and end up in foster care again . she plan to get revenge but I am sure there is a second but I just cant find.
    thanks

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  2. Walker
    Walker • 26 days ago

    Mis-spelling one iconic author's name might be considered unfortunate.
    To mis-spell two is just plain carelessness.
    Agatha Christie. Jane Austen.

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    • Tony Braxton
      Tony Braxton Walker • 26 days ago

      Thank you for letting us know. I've corrected the spellings.
      Cheers.
      Tony

      Reply
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