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Sorry for the belated reply - it's been a while since I've checked my LibraryThing page.
As to why I like chick lit - good question! I think that my love of chick lit stems from a love for Jane Austen's novels. Fundamentally, they're novels focusing around a marriage plot, featuring strong female characters, and generally have a happy ending. They're also incredibly well-written and include some of the most compelling characterizations in all of English literature.
Chick lit in the modern sense basically tries to be Jane Austen, but can't help falling short. That doesn't mean that it isn't enjoyable, however! Some blatantly play on the Jane Austen idea (Pride, Prejudice, and Jasmin Fields; or the Bridget Jones books), and some are just silly books with a female main character looking for love (the Shopaholic books, for example).
So to really answer your question, I would say that yes, it definitely comes from my love of Jane Austen. Or rather that as a lover of Jane Austen's novels, I'm likely to go looking for more books with a similar "marriage plot," focus on a female character, dramatic moments, but ultimately a happy ending. And really? They're fun and easy to read! I'm a fairly literary person, but every once in a while I want a break from heavy reading. Personally, I don't want to go as far in that direction as romance novels, but a good bit of chick lit will always be nice for a summer afternoon.
Good luck with your thesis, and I hope my answer was at all helpful!
Best,
Emily
posted by emclem at 10:34 am (EST) on Mar 10, 2007
I’m a belgian university student that loves chick-lit. Would you like to help me with my thesis and write to me why you (personally) like reading chick-lit? What is it about chick-lit that appeals to you? What are your favourite books and why? Your help would mean a lot to me!
Best wishes,
Ester Wellens
esterwellens@gmail.com
posted by esterwellens at 8:01 am (EST) on Jan 14, 2007