12-02-2017, 09:11 PM
Couldn't have said it better myself. But period settings have to be used effectively. If the author does a poor job it sounds like modern day characters thrust into the past. Everything does not need to be perfectly accurate but I would hope the author does sufficient research to have people talk and behave in an appropriate manner.
I feel the same way about modern mystery novels. The old mysteries create that suspense the same way the old Gothics did. Today's mysteries are divided into cozies and thrillers. I like the British cozies because they often have settings in villages that retain their old-world charm and character but set in today's times, it doesn't feel the same. On the other hand, the thrillers set up suspense based on modern technology and it's the villains who predictably have the advantage in this. Many times, the hero/heroine is trying to play catch up, unless you read a book from one of those authors who like to create superhuman heros (I will not name names).
I feel the same way about modern mystery novels. The old mysteries create that suspense the same way the old Gothics did. Today's mysteries are divided into cozies and thrillers. I like the British cozies because they often have settings in villages that retain their old-world charm and character but set in today's times, it doesn't feel the same. On the other hand, the thrillers set up suspense based on modern technology and it's the villains who predictably have the advantage in this. Many times, the hero/heroine is trying to play catch up, unless you read a book from one of those authors who like to create superhuman heros (I will not name names).