Why Do We like Mysteries?
Why do we enjoy reading mysteries so much? It’s an interesting question to consider and that’s just what I did recently. I gave it a lot of thought and this is what I came up with. I think one reason people love reading mysteries is because they are a safe thrill, kind of like roller coasters when you’re a kid. They’re a safe adventure, as well. Just as in any other type of book, we get to visit exotic or interesting places. You can see the dark side of people, but you know that justice will prevail. Good will overcome evil. Readers respond to books because they can relate to one of the characters. With a sleuth, or amateur detective, we respond because we can become part of the solution. We’re on the winning team, capturing villains, killers, and righting wrongs. On a more basic level, we read mysteries for the same reasons we read romance or women’s fiction …