Why Romance Novel Reviews Are So Popular With So Many Readers

By Brian West


Reading remains one of the most popular free time activities in the world. Avid readers simply cannot imagine their lives without the ability to read. Romantic works remain one of the most popular genres in the world, despite the fact that critics often describe them as shallow trash. Fans of this genre will find that romance novel reviews can help them select the works that are most likely to appeal to them.

Love stories help people to forget about the everyday humdrum that have become an integral part of their lives. It is a form of escaping from reality. In traditional love stories the main characters always overcome the many problems that they experience and they eventually get together and live happily ever after. These fans read romantic books because they allow them to temporarily escape into a world where everything works out fine in the end.

Their are many sites on the internet focusing on book reviews. Most reviewers blog their opinions and some of them are quite influential. Some reviewers will publish opinions on works from any genre, but many focus on a very specific field, such as romantic works. There are even many types of romantic publications and some reviewers will only publish critiques on a very specific area of interest.

The traditional romantic book focus on a heroin and a hero that overcomes many obstacles to find happiness together. This type of story still enjoy a huge share of the market. However, romantic writing has broadened its horizons to include works that focus on the darker sides of love, gay love and even love that is not condoned by society and most certainly not by religious groups.

Reviewing a book is not simply a matter of reading it and publishing an opinion. The reviewer has to keep in mind the target market for which the book has been written. When writing about a book it is therefore important to indicate the main theme of the book. This will allow readers to decide whether the review and the book is relevant to them or not.

No reviewer worth his salt will ever spoil the reading experience by giving away the plot. They should rather focus on the quality of language used, the way in which the characters and their experiences are described and the extent to which the author has planned the development of the story until it reaches its peak. Comparisons with previous titles by the same author can also be helpful.

Reviewers also know not to judge the taste of their readers. They have to remain objective and they need to keep in mind that millions of people may actually enjoy a publication that they personally find lacking or even reprehensible. Reviewers write for ordinary readers, not for literary experts and they should never forget this.

Romantic publications have always been popular but lately they make provision for wildly diverse target markets. Nobody is forced to buy a specific book but by reading reviews prior to making a purchase books that will offend can be avoided. Reviewers play an important role in informing consumers about new publications.




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