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Question and answer: Is it normal to write in non-chronological order?

Is non-chronological order writing normal? It may or may not be ‘normal’ but it’s done a lot. I personally don’t care for it, but I’m okay with it if that’s the way the writer chooses to tell his/her story because if I don’t like it, I can simply change the order in which I read …

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Published on November 25, 2019 13:44
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message 1: by Lilo (last edited Nov 27, 2019 11:34AM) (new)
Nov 27, 2019 11:33AM

Lilo I absolutely dislike reading books that are written in non-chronological order. However, there are cases, when writing in non-chronological order is, more or less, unavoidable. So, for instance, when a non-fiction historical/political book focuses on certain topics, such as propaganda, brainwash tactics, or killing free speech, the book might have to be structured along these topics instead of following chronological order. I am o.k. with this, but nevertheless, it still bothers me a bit.

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message 2: by Florence (new)
Nov 27, 2019 07:03PM

Florence Witkop Hi,

Me too. Sometimes it's the best way to say what is to be said, but I don't like it most of the time.


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