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Writer proposes new 'fond' genre of fiction
Original: I'm creating a new best-selling genre of literature. It's like Romance but nobody's particularly good-looking and there
An author is proposing a playful new literary genre: like Romance, but without striking good looks or strong passions. Characters are simply fond of each other in a good-natured way, nobody is super passionate, and the sex is decent rather than fiery. The joke is being shared and amused by readers who recognise how far romance conventions stray from ordinary life.
Why now: It is a funny, relatable parody of romance novel conventions that people enjoy passing around.
Evidence
- I'm creating a new best-selling genre of literature. It's like Romance but nobody's particularly good-looking and there are no strong feelings involved. Everyone's just kind of fond of each other in a good-natured way. Nobody's super passionate, the sex is good but… · mrundkvist@archaeo.social · 8
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