TTD: Themes I look for in fiction

[wallwalker]

A lot of these are the same as the things like to write. But I can name a few more things:

1. I almost always read speculative fiction. I can't think of the last thing that I read that didn't have some form of magic, supernatural or science fiction element to it.

2. Post-apocalyptic fantasy is a particular favorite, with some caveats. I have a lot of anxiety issues; reading a believable narrative about the end of the world would probably give me nightmares for days. But if the story starts after the world ends and talks about the survivors, I'll probably enjoy it. Last Man on Earth narratives are the same way.

3. I will always prefer psychological horror to slasher-style horror. Also I seem to love horror elements in video games, but don't like watching horror films as much. I suppose it has something to do with a lack of control in films; I always end up yelling at the characters. At least in games you have the illusion of being able to do something about it.

Comments

[squeemu]

Same!!! For all of these! Well, I guess I will sometimes read end of the world scenarios as they're happening (see also, The Last Policeman), but yeah. I had dreams about meteors crashing into the world for months after I read it.

Also same in that I don't actually read horror very often, don't really like watching horror movies (much to Baco's chagrin), but will definitely watch someone playing a horror game. I even managed to play some pretty horrifying things myself, although I don't know they're actually classified under "horror." XD

[mako_lies]

Is there any type of speculative fiction you prefer over others?

And yes, yes, yes. I feel you so much on preferring psychological horror to slasher-style horror. Slasher-horror gets really old, really fast imo.