It was very difficult for Truman Capote to write this novel because he had to gather massive amounts of data in order to make the book factual. Next, he needed to organize that data in such a way that it would be interesting to the reader. Secondly, Capote used many literary techniques such as flashback and dramatic irony to make his novel more interesting. Finally, this novel was very appealing to all people because it was based on a true crime. Edward Weeks wrote ?he is providing the readers with a high-minded aesthetic excuse for reading about a mean, sordid crime.(160)?
Anyone who wants to write an award-winning story, should know that certain qualities are required of the book. The ingredients for a good book are an immense amount of detail, a fast-paced plot, and a lovable main character. As with any piece of writing, the more detail, the better. Books with large amounts of detail are loved by readers. Nancy Werlin’s Extraordinary has excellent reviews and descriptions of the world the characters live in.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one successful author that uses setting and mood in his stories to bring the reader into the mystery. The story “The Hound of the Baskerville” is a good example of how Doyle uses those two literary devices to enhance the reader’s experience. In the story, everything is set up around a mystery. It is not a funny story or anything like that; when you start reading it there is action and curiosity. You want to know what is going to happen who is going to die, live or even who is going to be a murderer!
His overall tone and strategy of writing was relatable and the least bit overwhelming, which quickly grabbed my attention and made me interested in things I would not normally be interested in. The ending of the novel was inspiring. The author suggests the reader to look into great novels, and even supplies a list of novels a personally suggests. He ended with a very ... ... middle of paper ... ...orcist” and look how many spin offs came from it. The spin off movies grew from the same idea, but had a little twist, just to give it a hint of originality, like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose.” While everyone’s minds are vastly different, we still get some of the same ideas.
Why Ask Why? The most important part of any type of book or story is that it be interesting. This proves to be particularly important in detective fiction as well. What could be more interesting than having a crime committed in front of you, given all (or most) of the details and still not be able to figure it out? This is exactly how detective fiction authors draw people into these stories and books.
I chose to explore the novel, “Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka in more depth because I found this novel to be unusually appealing to me. Since we have read a good variety of pieces from a variety of talented authors, it was a hard choice deciding which novel I wanted to write about. The reason why I settled with Metamorphosis is because it is nothing like you’d expect after reading it judging by the title. I also respect the amount of creativity Franz Kafka put into it. Another reason why I chose this novel is because I feel I have faced a time where I’ve gone through a transition in my life which caused a big transformation.
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Mystery novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens are not exceptions and are overflowing with suspenseful scenes. The mysteries The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Mystery of Edwin Drood arouse excitement and encourage the reader to continue to read until the resolution of the conundrums. Throughout the novels, characters undergo many important developments, while their relationships and the historical context greatly influence the mystery. The characters grow and interesting transformations occur as a result of the conflicts born from the mysteries. This is evident as the protagonists take on unusual roles as detectives to assist in resolving the mystery.
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan." The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet” The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes. George Newnes, 1892. Print. 2014.
Suspense is one of the most important elements of storytelling. When one reads a story the setting is a very important key to creating suspense for the reader this is very crucial for short stories because they have a shorter period for the reader to get intrigued. Many of today’s modern world readers prefer a fast moving intense drama, which is filled with plenty of character drama. This in terms will grab the reader’s attention as well as holds their attention from the first page to the end of the book. More so most settings serve as the backdrop, and create the mood and feeling of the story.