Is Science Fiction My Favorite Fiction Genre?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their favorite fiction genres, with a particular focus on science fiction, horror, and fantasy. The conversation touches on personal preferences and the inclusion of non-fiction as a genre of interest.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for science fiction as their favorite genre.
  • Another participant questions the absence of non-fiction, suggesting a preference for "reality" as a genre.
  • A participant raises horror as a genre of interest, indicating its personal significance.
  • One participant votes for fantasy, highlighting enjoyment in genres with philosophical messages.
  • A participant notes that while their favorite fiction is science fiction, they have spent their book budget on physics and math texts.
  • A participant acknowledges the omission of non-fiction and horror in the initial question, suggesting an edit for clarity.
  • Another participant shares a fondness for horror, mentioning it as a long-time favorite and inquires about the "Wheel of Time" series.
  • A later reply mentions familiarity with the "Wheel of Time" series, sharing mixed opinions from friends regarding its length and content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences for different fiction genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy. There is no consensus on a single favorite genre, and multiple competing views remain regarding the merits of each genre.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal tastes and does not resolve the question of genre preference. There are mentions of specific works and series, but no detailed analysis or critique of those works is provided.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in genre preferences in fiction, particularly those exploring science fiction, horror, and fantasy, may find this discussion relevant.

What is your favorite genre?

  • Science Fiction

    Votes: 4 57.1%
  • Fantasy

    Votes: 1 14.3%
  • Romance

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Comedy

    Votes: 1 14.3%
  • Historical Fiction

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mystery

    Votes: 1 14.3%

  • Total voters
    7
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Favorite Fiction Book Genre

What is your favorite fiction genre? Mine is Science Fiction
 
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Where is the whole non-fiction genre ? Or I'd rather would want to use the world 'reality'.
 
And what about horror ?
 
I voted fantasy. Those are just fun to read. But, really my favorite genre is stuff with philosophical messages, especially of the grandiose, revolutionary kind.
 
Yes I missed non-fiction too. My favorite fiction is sf, but most of my book budget for years has been physics and math texts.
 
Sorry, I didnt have non fiction because when I said genre I was only thinking fiction. I should probably edit it to say your favorite FICTION genre, which I think I'll do now. SOrry about Horror, I forgot about that one.
 
I'm a voracious reader of all genres, but horror has always been my favorite, because it's what I read when I was younger.

Is anyone familiar with the wheel of time series? it's been recommended several times, but I haven't read anything but technical manuals in a while, so I haven't had a chance to look this up.
 
I have not read it but yes, I have heard of it. I was thinking of reading it because a my two best friends read it. One thinks they are great and one thinks they are ok, he said that since they are such long books they can be boring but that the action makes up for it. I guess it depends if you are into that kind of stuff though. I don't know how your taste in fantasy is, I know you said you like Tolkein style and I don't know if this is much like Tolkein but you could check it out.
 

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