Quote:
Originally Posted by DiapDealer
Mainly because it's "just marketing" that gives a potential reader next to no information about just how "adult" a book actually is. I've personally seen it applied (by the publisher) to works that contain material anywhere from middle-grade fluff to topics dealing with sex/rape and fairly graphic violence. That to me, is not a very useful label. Especially when I've seen some here suggest that YA's target audience can include 10 year-olds.
|
Neither do any of the other broad categories tell anyone much. Mystery/thriller can apply to Sherlock Holmes stories, cozy series, espionage novels, or domestic noir. Science fiction/fantasy can include anything from outer space tales to fairy tale retellings. Romances can range from sweet to borderline soft-core porn. It's not like YA is the only label, plus publishers often include a more specific age range on YA books.