Fiction can be compared to a heterogeneous mixture in science. It contains different elements and tales that when you mix them up, you can still see their beautiful diverseness. But even if fiction is composed of different matters, it still creates an exquisite whole. One of the important components of the fiction mixture is fantasy. It is the factor that contains the heart-pounding adventures, inspiring heroes and heroines, and extraordinary worlds. Aside from that, it also exhibits characters that have special powers, like flying, telekinesis, invisibility, and more.
There are many fiction books that exist in the market; some are under the fantasy while others are under sci-fi and other subcategories of fiction. Examples of these literary masterpieces are Stardust by Neil Gaiman, Daughters of Twilight by Collette Jackson-Fink, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, and more. A lot of readers also patronize fiction, specifically fantasy, because of the wonderful tales and lessons hidden under the covers of each book. But there are also plenty of reasons why fantasy fiction books are shelf-worthy and must-reads, want to know why? Here’s why:
They showcase places that you never thought existed
The world is only consisting of land and water, where the former is divided into seven continents while the latter is split into four oceans. Every mundane place can be seen in the map along with its latitude and longitude. I bet everyone knows most of the capital cities in world or if not then maybe they are familiar with it. But fantasy fiction exhibits place, worlds, and even universes that are out of the ordinary. There are just limitless locations that you can travel around by crossing a nonexistent bridge. You can go and explore the space, moon, alternate universe, hell, heaven, Atlantis, and other places that are impossible to set foot. You can also enter places that are filled with magic without bringing a passport and plane ticket because all you need is a book and a cup of coffee perhaps.
They bring a whole new level of awesomeness
Reading a fantasy fiction book is not the same as reading an autobiography. The former brings a whole new level of coolness for it contains amazing elements and out of this world adventures while the latter contains heartwarming tales of a person’s life from birth to present times. There are just plenty of things to uncover and look forward to while reading fantasy fiction. Imagine a person riding a Pegasus, fighting a dragon, petting a three-headed dog, becoming a vampire, and being one of the supernatural, pretty awesome, right? There are just too much wonderful ingredients that make the readers to turn each page non-stop. It also doesn’t end there. Fantasy fiction also proves to readers that they are not only about the extraordinary but also about learning; thus, making it a genre that offers both enjoyment and learning all at once.
They make you fall in love
Have you ever fallen in love by the stories, characters, or both of novels? Well, fantasy fiction will make you fall deeper in love with its tales. It is not just about the content of the book but also about the factors that move the story forward, which are the characters. There are a lot of lovable characters have amazing characteristics and attributes, as well as touching backstories. As the story progresses, these characters also develops — some grow from good to evil or the other way around. Readers can also feel the love from the protagonists and their significant others, which they called OTP or one true pair. This affection or emotions that you feel from reading the stories will slowly form a connection between you and the book making you fancy this genre a little bit more.
They inspire you to be more than what you could be
Every person is capable of dreaming. People are also free to aspire who they want to become in the next 5 years or so. But with literature, specifically fantasy fiction novels, each reader is given the chance to become more than they could be. The purpose of fantasy fiction is not only to be read and consumed by people but also to be an inspiration and motivation to people who yearn to be better versions of themselves. The amazing abilities that every character has, the ways on how the protagonist conquers the obstacles in his or her life, and the sweet rewards the characters receive after a tough journey are some of the inspiring things that will push you to do more. The thought of “if they can do it, then I can do it too” will pop into your mind and will constantly push you to dream bigger and work harder.
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