Talk:Romance novel
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
- Happy ending
- Love story is the most important facet
- Usually triangulation--romance is being challenged by person or problem
- Told from point of view of both lovers
- Miscommunication--characters hate each other, then love each other
- Escapist reading
- Emotional appeal
- Fast read--less complex style
- Strong female characters
- May be read for other details: Historical setting, clothing, adventure, mystery
- Participate in characters’ lives--you’re privy to their inner feelings and thoughts [1]