“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.
Fiction novels have always been there to give us the best stories that will help us escape reality. The elements in these tales are product of the playful imagination of the writers; thus, it cannot be denied that most of these aspects take inspiration from the real world. Many books of this genre have sold millions of copies, which mean that there are a lot of people take time to read these stories. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Jasmine A Woman of Color by Monique Boyd, and The Old Man’s Request by Joab Stieglitz are some of the top fiction books of all-time.
If you are interested in reading fiction but still looking for reasons to jump-start your reading experiences, then here are the reasons why.
They showcase thrilling stories
Before you look at the other aspects of fiction, what we always examine first is the entire story. From picking up the book and reading the synopsis, you can definitely tell whether that novel is worth reading or not. These remarkable stories contain different yet important central messages and other aspects that when you combine them together, they form interesting tales. These books also have the ability to extract different types of emotions from the readers, such as thrill, excitement, fear, happiness, love, and more. With the various emotions and lessons that you can get from fiction books, you will come to learn these aspects and apply them in the real world. Hence, stories are truly powerful and thrilling.
They create extraordinary worlds
If you try to view the world using the rational and subjective eyes, you will discover how harsh and competitive it can become. Sometimes life can become too scary to explore and make the most out of. But, fiction is here to reignite your views and drive to live to the fullest without the worries. There are different extraordinary worlds where you can find comfort and security. These amazing realms can become your safe haven whenever you need a quick escape from reality. With the amazing features, magical elements, and cool people that live within the bounds of these imaginative worlds, they can definitely make you more hooked in reading fiction.
They allow you to develop empathy
In this day and age, empathy is essential. Life has been hard these days and people have been struggling to do their best. There are those who have experienced failure and mishaps; and, being empathic towards them is a must. Upon reading fiction, you will start to develop your empathy. You can practice empathy while reading different fiction stories where the characters journey towards success. But, before they achieve their goals, they have gone through tough times too. As a reader, you can feel as if you are part of the story either as the narrator or the protagonist depending on the point of view used by the author. Hence, you will be putting yourself in someone else’s shoes — in this case, one of the character’s shoes. The more you read, the more you become empathic.
They enhance your creativity
Creativity plays a big part in everybody’s lives. If you want to improve your creative side, then fiction books are here to the rescue! You might think that they are only ink and paper combined into one. The world and story inside a fiction book is a work of someone else’s creative mind. Upon reading these types of books, you will be putting your imagination to work — as well as becoming inspired to also create your own fictional story. There will be fragments and pieces of the book that will motivate you to use your talents and create.
They help you in discovering yourself
As you grow older, the meaning of your life starts to change. Your interests and ways will change too. Hence, confusion and anxiety will definitely be there to give you a little bit of a struggle. There will be times that your real feelings are being tainted by different factors, such as fear of failure, peer pressure, feeling of not being enough, and the likes. But as you try to read these books, you will come to know that everything will pass and you will soon discover your likes and passion as you go through life.
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