- Crime: It's a genre that presents crimes, the investigation to the crimes, criminals, and their motives in a fictional way. Most times, suspense and mystery are woven into the book's plot.
- Cozy mystery: This is a subgenre of crime, where sex and violence are toned down or presented in a light/humorous manner. The crime at hand is usually taken place in a small intimate community. These books are considered to be "fun reads" and usually features an amateur sleuth.
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ETA: Wait. I'm dumb. I'm doing an entire course on crime fiction. So far I've read The Sign of Four, A Murder is Announced, The Maltese Falcon and The Silence of the Lambs.
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I am now reading The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, a great mystery that reminds me of Agatha Christie's books.
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Thank you for the recommendation! I'll have to check her outTessa23Darling wrote: ↑12 Mar 2019, 12:00 I've read a few books by Kathy Reichs in the past. My sister is a HUGE fan of hers. I thought they were good but I personally prefer historical fiction. But, if you enjoy crime books, I would recommend her.
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I don't feel I read enough of this genre to give an author recommendation, but I did really enjoyGone Girl and Before I Go to Sleep!
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I loved that you read Nancy Drew and was hooked! I agree with you - I wish there were more rainy days, so we can have more time to read.valenciablossum wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 15:34 I was 8 when I read my first Nancy Drew and was hooked. In high school I read most of the Sherlock Holmes stories which I still love reading on a rainy day. I think a good 'cozy mystery' has to have a lovable sleuth, a creative crime, and a satisfying conclusion. Gotta love books like this! I wish I had more rainy days here (:
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That's awesome that you've read all of those books! Was there a favorite that you'd like to share?Nisha Ward wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 21:20 I think the only thing I've read from this genre is one Agatha Christie novel, but I would love to read more to be honest. There's something very relaxing about it.
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A lot of people love Agatha Christie! I find the mysteries to be a bit too light for my enjoyment, which I know is a key element in cozy mysteries. Hence, this isn't my favorite genre, but I do like some crime-related books.
I haven't heard of The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Are you enjoying it so far?
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Definitely A Murder Is Announced. There's something rather delightful about the way Agatha Christie wrote and I was hooked almost immediately. The communal aspect of the cozy mystery is something I enjoyed and, despite some of my classmates believing the ending was sort of unrealistic, it made me laugh and had me on tenterhooks the entire way. I'd absolutely be willing to read more of her books.hsimone wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 20:14That's awesome that you've read all of those books! Was there a favorite that you'd like to share?Nisha Ward wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 21:20 I think the only thing I've read from this genre is one Agatha Christie novel, but I would love to read more to be honest. There's something very relaxing about it.
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I've also never heard of it. What's it about, if you don't mind sharing some non-spoiler details? I'm interested in knowing more.hsimone wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 20:17A lot of people love Agatha Christie! I find the mysteries to be a bit too light for my enjoyment, which I know is a key element in cozy mysteries. Hence, this isn't my favorite genre, but I do like some crime-related books.
I haven't heard of The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Are you enjoying it so far?
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I've heard a few good things about Gone Girl. Thanks for the advice.