Janice Richardson
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Janice J. Richardson:
What makes a 'cozy' mystery? Why not call it a mystery?
Janice J. Richardson
Cozy- a subgenre of mysteries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cozy_my....
Wikipedia explains it well. No gratuitous violence or foul language, cozies are a gentler read. The focus is on the protagonist, who is often an unwitting amateur sleuth. It is a fun read, often focusing on a professional (such as a librarian or a chef) who solves the mystery with the help of friends and a police contact in the community. Readers enjoy solving the puzzle of 'who did it and they like following their favourite characters in a cozy series. It is a popular read among women and men, as character development is a big part of the story. Subgenres of cozies are numerous, countries, holidays, professions, etc.
Wikipedia explains it well. No gratuitous violence or foul language, cozies are a gentler read. The focus is on the protagonist, who is often an unwitting amateur sleuth. It is a fun read, often focusing on a professional (such as a librarian or a chef) who solves the mystery with the help of friends and a police contact in the community. Readers enjoy solving the puzzle of 'who did it and they like following their favourite characters in a cozy series. It is a popular read among women and men, as character development is a big part of the story. Subgenres of cozies are numerous, countries, holidays, professions, etc.
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