Wednesday, June 13, 2018

The Special Traits 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.

The thriller portion of these books are defined by the feelings of suspense and excitement they instill in the reader. They also elicit feelings of anxiety. The supernatural portion uses plot devices to cause belief in the contradictions of the natural world and expectations about it. It is speculative, and demands a certain amount of creativity to be able to do suspend belief in the natural world.

Man has always been involved in storytelling, for the attention of the audience for the storyteller and for the thrill of being helped to understand the world beyond the scope of their senses. The thriller genre is the perfect genre to fulfill both of these, helping to resolve their fears of the strange and unexplained and to fascinate, whether presented orally on in writing.

The conflict of two main characters, one with a special power, is typical of this genre. Earlier tales are great examples, with a main character battling a lesser character with special powers. The heroic character always comes out as the leader. Though only told orally, this type tale with the thriller traits keep the listener interested in the saga to the very end.

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.

These early tales eventually evolved into Gothic tales, such as the character of Frankenstein, and the Henry James and Edgar Allen Poe's tales, leaving the reader to wonder if the character was really an insane person, or if they were under the influence of dark forces. This lead them to a fear that it could happen to them, which added to its appeal.

Shape-shifter tales later evolved from this genre. Characters with unnatural characteristics were also involved at this time. They made great visual impact, making them useful for adapting for television or the movie screen. Though it took a suspension of disbelief in the unnatural characteristics, directors knew how to do just that. The viewers ability to suspend disbelief is used by these directors to tell a believable story and excite the viewer.

The numbers of authors proliferate for this genre, but that doesn't overcome the old authors. Many of the old tales are still enjoyed today, in addition to the new authors. Writers are instructed to go back and study these older authors to learn the technique. Though a fun genre in which to read, it is one of the most difficult to write. But, somehow, writers continue to lead the reader into this strange world with an accepting belief.




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