Enjoying The Reading Of Supernatural Thriller Books

By Donna Gibson


Whether you like to read, prefer to write, or maybe both, it is important to know the characteristics that different genres have so you will know what to look forward to. Loyal followers and writers of supernatural thriller books know that the genre combines a couple of genres to characterize them.

As a thriller, these books give a feeling of suspense and excitement. There is also an element of anxiety. As a supernatural genre, special plot aspects lead the reader to believe in the contradictions in expectations of the natural world. It is a speculative genre, and requires a certain amount of creativeness to suspend one's disbelief in the natural things.

Since the beginning of time man has been storytellers, basking in the attention of storytelling, and, for those listening, being thrilled to have someone lead them to understand the world past their own senses. The thriller genre of storytelling, whether written or oral, has helped mankind resolve their fear and excitement in the strange and unexplained.

With this genre, there is a conflict between two main characters, one of which has a special power. The earliest stories are great examples, those such as in the early tale when a heroic character battles supernatural powers and comes out on top. Combining this and the thriller kept listeners interested in the saga when it was still only an oral tale.

Early storytelling tales involved an element of the supernatural, giving the story a push for the reader, or listener. It was the tale of the supernatural and a mere man in conflict, where the man wins most of the time. Readers were kept engaged with ghosts, witches, and threatened curses, encouraging the reader to follow the character and gain an understanding of their actions.

Gothic tales was an eventual evolution from these tales. Such tales evolved as that of Frankenstein and the Henry James tales. Edgar Allen Poe was also a result of these tales. His tales left one wondering if the tale was about an insane person or one under the influence of some dark force. This led to the fear that it could happen to them, making the thrill even more appealing.

This genre later evolved into tales involving shape-shifters and other unnatural characters. The tales became stories of characters that made a great visual image, leading to their being useful for adaptation for television and screen. The viewer has to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. But, directors are knowledgeable about how much the viewer can handle and still believe in the story. They play upon that willingness to suspend disbelief to tell a somewhat believable tale to thrill and excite the viewer.

A large number of authors have adopted this genre, but they don't replace the old authors. Many people enjoy those old tales today, even while enjoying newer authors. Writing instructors suggest studying those old tales to gain knowledge of the techniques used by them. It is a very difficult genre to write, but is well enjoyed by readers. Good writers in the genre never fail to direct the reader in suspending their disbelief.




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