My theory is that the "dangerous lover" trait comes from the fact that people like Fitzpatrick are likely miserable and secretly hate their lives, so they create these stories in an attempt to find excitement. Their real lives are boring and going nowhere, so they turn to crap stories like this so they can at least get a sense of false danger. And I thinks that's part of the appeal. The danger is not real, so they can have their wild ride without actually endangering their lives or worrying about the consequences. I think that's where the "It's just a book" excuse comes from too.
While I can understand someone wanting their life to have moments of excitement, books like this go too far. There are PLENTY of books out there that give readers a sense of danger and action, but still maintain good sense.
I'm starting to think that the "First do no harm" oath needs to start being applied to authors as well.
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Date: 2012-05-10 08:50 pm (UTC)While I can understand someone wanting their life to have moments of excitement, books like this go too far. There are PLENTY of books out there that give readers a sense of danger and action, but still maintain good sense.
I'm starting to think that the "First do no harm" oath needs to start being applied to authors as well.