Remember this? It’s back. Sort of.
I pit two genres against each other, I choose the one I prefer, and I offer a bit of an explanation. (Because I’m trying to be less lazy and more productive.)
Mystery vs. Fantasy
This is tough. Why did I start with this one? Sorry fantasy, mystery wins. Blame Baldacci.
Realistic Fiction vs. Science Fiction
I’ve always loved realistic fiction because I can understand what’s going on most of the time. Science fiction tends to go over my tiny head.
Horror vs. Thriller
I read King as a kid, so horror for sure.
Action vs. Adventure
They are quite similar. I like action movies but adventure books. That’s fair, right? I’m not discriminating!
Magical Realism vs. Surrealism
I’ve encountered more magical realism than surrealism, which says a lot since I barely grasp the concept of surrealism.
Romance vs. Comedy
Love triangles will be the death of me. Any novel that can make me laugh out loud is a winner in my books.
Perhaps I’ll do this again with other genres in the distant future.
Let me know your answers. I’m curious. Create your own post or leave a comment down below. I’m not trying to tell you what to do. I promise.
Herminia Chow 
Sorry i can’t comment, Herminia
because i longer read fiction, only poetry, essays and short stories..
just don’t have the eyesight for long works.
Much love
john
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Aw. You’re still reading and writing! That’s what matters.
Take care.
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Mystery is hands-down a win for me. I’ve never read Stephen King and between romance and comedy, it’s comedy for sure.
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Mystery is fun to read and write. I’ve yet to read one romance novel that I love.
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I don’t pick up too many romance novels. I read My Faire Lady which is kind of a romance, but it was just bothersome.
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Oh yeah. It’s just too much romance for me.
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I feel like a lot of the romance novels are the same kind of romance too. It’s too cliche.
Though I have to admit I am writing a romance myself, lol. I have many genres I want to try out.
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That’s true. The story doesn’t change much.
Haha I feel like it’d be an interesting experience. Good luck and have fun!
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Thanks!
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I think I tend to choose thrillers over horror and comedy over romance. Some of these are hard though – I couldn’t choose between action or adventure either.
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Interesting. Would you choose fantasy over mystery?
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Probably every time, although I dislike too much self indulgent world building. Mystery can be more straightforward.
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Ahaha that’s what I thought. I totally agree with you. Too much of anything bothers me.
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