The line between hero and villain is often blurry, as is what they are trying to accomplish. A story arc may or may not be present, which also means that a satisfying ending is no guarantee. Unlike, say, Thrillers or Science Fiction, Literary Fiction doesn’t follow a formula. For this reason, it’s generally considered more “serious” than genre fiction.Īnother way to recognize Literary Fiction is by its story structure. Literary Fiction, then, is always a study of the human condition and often an exploration of difficult social or political issues that control our lives. The overall tone of the book is introspective. Any action in the story impacts the main character or characters, and understanding this impact is the whole point of telling the story. Whereas genre fiction from Romance to Dystopian Horror is plot-driven, Literary Fiction is character-driven. Even though its definition is a broad target, Literary Fiction definitely has characteristics of its own.
The category of Literary Fiction is quite fluid and for the last few decades has easily overlapped with any number of genres.
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