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1. • • When we're reading a thriller or mystery, we're constantly trying to piece together clues and solve the puzzle of the story. This creates a sense of satisfaction when we finally discover the answer, which keeps us engaged and invested in the story.
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     The Psychology of Suspense: Why We Love Thrillers and Mysteries

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   Why do we love mysteries & thrillers so much?

   • Amateur sleuths, hardboiled cops, private eyes, spooks and spies. We love them all. Mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance. Why are we as readers so drawn to these stories that plumb the dark recesses of human nature?

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   What do mysteries & thrillers represent?

   • At some subconscious level, they represent who we’d like to be. We can participate in all this without fear or risk to ourselves. The price of admission is simply a suspension of disbelief and an armchair. For the most part, mysteries and thrillers present black-and-white moral choices.

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   Why do you like mysteries?

   • Journalist, novelist, world traveller. Author of novels Law of the Jungle, Skin of Tattoos and Girl on the Brink. Ex Latin America foreign correspondent. Amateur sleuths, hardboiled cops, private eyes, spooks and spies. We love them all. Mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance.

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   What is a mystery & thriller genre?

   • Today, the mystery and thriller genre is far more than just the detective novels that originated it and has evolved to include subgenres, such as true crime, scientific mysteries, and even “cozy mysteries.” While the elements of a mystery are often similar (the crime, the clues, the quest for the truth), it’s all about the journey of getting there.

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   Why do I like thrillers?

   • According to my editor, I am good at plotting and narrative suspense in thriller fiction writing because I like thrillers. It is pleasing to know that my life-long planning and list making behaviors (not uncommonly considered over-the-top by my husband) have some spin-off for this type of fiction.

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   How do mystery novels work?

   • While the plots and characters of mystery novels will differ, we generally know the basic formula the story will follow—and that’s exactly how we like it. Crime (s) committed, a curious character begins their quest to solve said crime (s), and after many starts and stops and clues discovered, the truth is revealed.

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Why We Love Mysteries and Thrillers. A SLIGHT OBSESSION. It’s the perfect blend of the expected and the unexpected. While the plots and characters of mystery novels will differ, we generally know the basic formula the story will follow—and that’s exactly how we like it.

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   Oct 3, 2023 · When we fall in love with mysteries, it’s both those things we’re falling in love with: the hard-won sense of order, and the unanswerable questions.

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Anyway. Never going to do that again. Here are eight beautiful reasons why you shouldn’t make my mistakes. Save yourselves and keep reading thrillers, suspense, and mystery books or miss these benefits: Mental Yoga. Who doesn’t love a puzzle?

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   Oct 28, 2015 · Why do we love or shun thrillers, dark suspense, and bloody bodies? Posted October 28, 2015. Find a therapist to strengthen relationships. Source: Simon James Flickr Creative Commons. I am...

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   From Gothic horror novels to modern-day crime thrillers, the way we create and experience suspense has changed with the times. In this section, we'll explore how suspense has evolved and adapted to new mediums and audiences. The Dark Side of Suspense.

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   Jan 11, 2017 · Mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance. Why are we as readers so drawn to these stories that plumb the dark recesses of human nature?

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    Jul 7, 2024 · Why are mystery/thrillers the genre most people turn to when they want to read more? Some of these series have 30+ books in them, and without fail, I always see them on the NYT Bestseller list (side note: I would love to know what goes into deciding these books.)