Category: Literature – Genre Fiction

Genre fiction is a category of fiction characterised by its adherence to established conventions and tropes of a particular literary genre, such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, or westerns. In genre fiction, the setting, characters, and plot are typically expected to follow certain rules and expectations that are recognisable to readers of that genre. For example, a romance novel is expected to have a central love story between two characters, while a science fiction novel may involve futuristic or otherworldly settings and technologies. While genre fiction is often criticised for being formulaic, it can also provide a framework for exploring important themes and issues within a particular genre.