Comments on: Fiction – tie up the loose ends or leave us with a mystery?

By: nsford

nsford — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:22:27 +0000

In reply to Eugenia. Thanks! :)

By: Eugenia

Eugenia — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:53:44 +0000

Your mysteries are so well-crafted, I find myself thinking about them long after I’ve finished reading.

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By: nsford

nsford — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:36:22 +0000

In reply to Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles. I think a lot of readers agree with you :)

By: Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles

Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:35:57 +0000

I’m a sucker for neat ending, except in series!

By: nsford

nsford — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:34:24 +0000

In reply to Diana.

I think you make some excellent points. I agree that a reader should be able to think for themselves – having an ending that’s too neat is OK for certain kinds of book, but it’s good to have unresolved elements to think about.

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:32:24 +0000

An interesting question. I agree with those who think it depends on a book. I think generally people prefer or rather probably just subconsciously expect and therefore prefer that a plot arrives to a neat and explainable conclusion. They expect to get to know who is the real killer in detective fiction or mystery by the end of the book, for example. I also think that a book should let people think by themselves too and imagine something by themselves – so in this regard a book should – to some extent – leave at least something hanging to ponder about without providing black and white answer.

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By: nsford

nsford — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:39:30 +0000

In reply to Jee Wan. I appreciate your belief in me Jee :)

By: Jee Wan

Jee Wan — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:47:28 +0000

In reply to nsford. WOWWWW! You're already working on the next?? WOOT WOOT!