I have been thinking a lot about the present day romance genre, especially in its new incarnation in paranormal YA, and though I love Austen, I think that Bronte is currently the rage. Here is a little test to see if the book you are reading is Austen vs. Bronte.
1. Does the novel take place in
a. a drawing room or any place indoors?
b. the moors or where wind may mess up your hair?
2. Is the main conflict for the romance
a. a problem that is related to money.
b. a problem that is related to social
Published on September 01, 2009 18:22