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by samueltyler - written on 26/06/07 (Very useful, 94 readings)
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Crime fiction is little more than an exploitation genre. The author will often profit from thriving on the fears of the reader. Who wants to read a mundane book about a police officer cracking down on local graffiti artists when there are cases of murder, rape and torture instead? An author has two ways of tackling the sticky issues of violent crime; be sensitive, or just go for the action. The likes of Karin Slaughter try to explain the reasons behind the crimes and give the victims a realistic and harrowing narrative. However, the likes of John Sandford choose to brush over the deeper aspects and psychological side of crime and instead concentrate on a thrilling ...
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