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Why does genre fiction work so much better in other forms of media than in books?
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Books are more mentally demanding than other forms of media (with the exception of perhaps plays), which means we also expect a greater reward that justifies the mental energy spent.
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Books are more exclusively about ideas and sentiments. Genre fiction is more about action and character interaction, both of which for obvious reasons are better presented on a screen.
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Tell me why you think that's the case.
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>>>/otherformsofmedia/
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