Ok. I thought I'd begin by introducing what my question is... Yes, it's about Historical Thrillers... and the books I'll be reading are the Dante Club, the Italian Secretary (By Celeb Carr), some Sherlock Holmes stories, the list of seven by Mark Frost and the Rule of Four.
My question that I'll be writing on is...
Detective stories and the likes of Sherlock Homes, of the highly intelligent and learned expert solving crimes (i.e. the Da Vinci Code and the Alienist) are oft-used and well-loved sotries that have stayed with us throughout the years, ever since the first Sherlock Holmes in 1887. What is it that draws readers to these stories and why are they still loved and interesting to read to this day? Is it the character itslef? The ingenious plots?
I'm not sure whose supposed to be reading my blog... if I knew before, I forgot now.. But hope you have fun! And comment often.
I'll try to update regularly, though I know I've been procrastinating so far... I finished a book but just haven't blogged yet.. whoops..
-Winnie
2 comments:
Hi Winnie! I'm not your official blog reader, but I am very interested in your topic and essential question because it always amazes me how certain stories continue to withstand the "test of time" while others gradually disappear from literary existance. I'm studying academic mystery so I think it would be great if we could compare notes. Plus, I'm also reading "The Dante Club" so I'll be sure to comment and share my views on the novel pertaining to both of our genres.
Hayyy Winnie,
Your topic seems very interesting.
I am looking forward to seeing what yor have to say and find out about your essential question. But i think that your essential question is based on a certain group of people because personally i dont like reading thrillers but maybe through your research i will become more interested in them.
Byee
Thea!!!
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