Hi there, lovely readers, great to see you again! If you take a look at the category of my blog post, you'll notice that I only read a handful of crime novels. It's one of a few genres that until now, I can't get comfortable with. I still read them from time to time, but I cannot devote myself to read them more often. I find it a little convenient too because I cannot stand watching crime news either.
I usually pick this genre when I feel like challenging my comfort zone. Something like, "all right, I am in. Let's see how uncomfortable you can make me!" I don't dislike crime book without reasons, though, in fact I have some of them listed. Here they are:
I usually pick this genre when I feel like challenging my comfort zone. Something like, "all right, I am in. Let's see how uncomfortable you can make me!" I don't dislike crime book without reasons, though, in fact I have some of them listed. Here they are:
They're too graphic
If you read a book about murder, usually the crime scene is describe with dead body, gore and the likes. Frankly, I am not strong enough for that kind of mess and to sum it up, criminal world has no place in my heart. Period. End of story. Having said that, I still open a door for books that have great synopsis, if it sounds interesting enough, sure, I'd pick them up.
TV channels are infested with crime show already
CSI, NCIS, Law & Order, Bones, Castle, they're just too many of them on TV. If I am in the mood for something wicked I could just turn on the TV. There's always crime show on air or, not to mention crime news channel. I am just kind of sick with them that I don't bother to pick crime book, except for rare occasion.
My brain is too old for detective / police works
Crime book are always filled with riddles, tracks or anything that make me as a reader guessing who the suspect is. I don't mind a riddle or two, but when the main theme of the book is the riddle, I think I'd just say "pass". I am not as smart as the younger generation. When you're getting older, a simple read would make your life easier, I guess.
Crime books are depressing
I know it depends on what theme it is. Money laundering wouldn't be as heartbreaking as its fellow murder or kidnapping theme, I think. The last two are ones which are most depressing of all. To tell you the truth, I can't put up reading something devastating. Oh, not to mention that the cops or authorities in crime books are often hopeless, which my biggest pet peeves when reading crime novels.
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Frankly, I am still not very comfortable with this genre. I wish I could toughen up and read more of them. It's my goal, actually. I always believe that to get the most of reading experience, you really need to expose yourself to various genres, even ones that seem unappealing.
Now, how about you? Do you enjoy reading crime novels? Have any suggestions for people like me on how to be comfortable with it?
See also:
Why I Am Not really Into Young Adult Books
5 Reasons Why You Should Read Children's Books
How to Survive Reading Thick Books
See also:
Why I Am Not really Into Young Adult Books
5 Reasons Why You Should Read Children's Books
How to Survive Reading Thick Books
