Modern youth books: about love, action films, fantasy, fantasy. Popular books for young people

Youth books - this is a rather specific genre of contemporary literature that emerged in the last third of the previous century and quickly won love and popularity among a mass audience in a short period of time. The authors of this new direction are oriented toward teenagers-readers, which determines the features of the composition, the plot, the psychology of the characters. Since in these days interest in the works of this trend is growing steadily, it is necessary to briefly dwell on its features and try to find out what the success of such phenomenal success is.

Writing process

Youth books are intended, as a rule, for persons of a certain age category, i.e. they are designed for the younger generation. This, however, does not negate the fact that readers of this kind of writing often become both adults and children. However, the style, the plot, the relationship between the characters still allow us to assert that the writers of this genre are oriented towards young boys and girls. Interesting youth books are often written taking into account the wishes of the fans.

The peculiarity of creating these works is the direct contact of the author with the reader. It is known that on the basis of a popular work, fans write fanfics, offer alternative versions of events, other endings. As a rule, a successful film is screened, and in the event that the film turned out to be successful, interest to the source grows, there is a desire to exchange opinions about the plot.

The teen topic

Youth books are popular in many ways due to simple language and interesting composition. Such, for example, is the novel by S. Dessen "The Castle and the Key." The essay tells of the difficult fate of a teenage girl who was used to living alone, but at some time, under the influence of new acquaintances, she was faced with the choice of continuing her old way of life or becoming more sociable. This work received different estimates from readers. Some note that the plot has long been familiar, and that it does not have originality, as something similar can be seen in any American film. Others, on the other hand, praise the author for the fascinating form of the narrative and for raising the urgent issue of the problem of the socialization of adolescents. Popular youth books are also attracted by the depiction of the psychology of heroes. Roman S. Brown "Neighbor" is interesting because in it the writer tells about the uneasy relations of two girlfriends-girlfriends. One of them completely subordinated her will to another, until the latter got acquainted with her fiancé. Reviews about this composition are also different. Some users point to a weak description of the love line, an uninteresting language. Other readers, on the contrary, talk about the fine craftsmanship of the writer in depicting women's relationships.

Works-dystopia

Youth books occupy a prominent place in contemporary literature thanks to original stories. For example, the work of V. Roth "Chosen" tells of an unusual world in which the main character lives. In the novel, action takes place in a kind of conditional space, where society is rigidly divided into castes by the names of human virtues and vices. There is a war, a confrontation between the characters, and in this story the author skillfully wove a love affair that looks particularly dramatic against the background of political games. The majority of readers respond positively to this work, speaking of a strong action, a bright background, a dramatic component. And only a few point to shortcomings: the usual female image, stamped dialogues. Interesting youth books attract the modern reader also with unusual names, colorful pictures. For example, the novel "Delirium" by L. Oliver is interesting original idea. In the essay the author tells about an unusual society, whose members tried to get rid of love and for this they underwent a special procedure. However, the main character is afraid of losing her memories and tries to keep her feelings. Readers note an unusual idea, a strong image of the main character. However, others argue that the novel is written in a dry syllable and poor language.

A series of works by Martin

Books for young people are published in large editions due to the fact that many contemporary writers are oriented towards the teenage generation. It is especially fond of unusual fantasy stories on a historical basis with fantastic elements and dynamic action. Nowadays the leading place in entertainment literature is occupied by youth fantasy. Books of this direction are often screened, computer games are created on them.

One of the most successful authors working in this style is DRR Martin. His series of books The Song of Ice and Flame became a real bestseller from the very beginning of its publication in the 1990s. For her creation, the author received several prestigious awards, and based on the novels, the series was released, which at the moment is included in the top of the best television projects of the last decade. The writer is still working on books, in parallel with the publication of which on the screens goes the next season of the series.

Other works

Books for young people were often created as a kind of anti-utopia. The most famous work of this genre is the trilogy of American writer S. Collins "Hunger Games". The works were successfully transferred to the big screen, which only increased interest in the original source. The works, which tell of the heavy struggle of the residents of the district with the cruel world of show business, immediately became a bestseller. Despite the conventionality of what is happening in the novels, one can see the realities of the modern era. Another series, written in the genre of fantasy - it's a fairy tale about Harry Potter, a magical boy, invented by the British writer D. Rowling. The story became so popular that it went beyond the borders of the country and gained worldwide fame.

Sentimental novels

Youth books about love are no less popular now than fantasy. Roman D. Green "Blame the stars" is devoted to the complex relationship of two teenagers, each of which has its own personal problems, but the meeting completely changed their lives. Having found a common language, they decide to realize the heroine's cherished dream - to meet a famous writer. And although this acquaintance leaves rather unpleasant emotions, nevertheless the trip finally brought them closer. The sad end does not spoil the overall impression of this light melodrama.

Language in such works is accessible and understandable, and the relations between the characters are built not in a dramatic, but rather in a melodramatic spirit. The most famous work in this style is the novel by J. Moyes "Until We Meet You". The composition of the composition is quite simple, complex relationships between actors are presented from a sentimental point of view. The finale of the novel is more likely in the spirit of light melodrama than tragedy, as it could be, for example, in novels of the classical direction.

Modern reading

Youth books about love are often devoted to the relationship between the heroes of adolescence. For example, the best seller K. Bushnell's "Diaries of Carrie" is dedicated to the life of an ordinary female student, who is in search of herself and her second half. This topic is especially relevant among the reading youth. Presented in an easy and fascinating form, the story became popular among girls in the first place. S. Dessen's book has a similar plot. The main character of the work is a girl who completely lives by her studies and, it seems, is perfectly happy in her little world. However, there comes a time when she meets a young man who shows her the other side of life. Under his influence, she changes her views on life.

V. Roth

Works written in the genre of action, are very popular among modern readers. Filmed on them blockbusters collect full auditoriums, and released on their motives computer games are gaining a huge number of fans. In this article, only a few works written in this genre will be mentioned. The books-fighters are distinguished by a large number of actions and adventures than in the works of other authors. Bestseller V. Roth "Divergent" is one of the most popular books, especially since it was successfully filmed. The idea of the writer about the division of society into castes seemed to many readers original, so the author wrote several extensions.

E. Ihar

Books of militants today are often based on a fantastic plot, as the fantasy world is gradually gaining popularity among the reading public. A characteristic example is E. Iar's novel The Lost Legion. The action takes place in a fictional world. The protagonist is a young emperor, a young man who survived pain, humiliation, suffering, but finds the strength to resist evil. Despite the recognizable plot of the work, the reading public enjoyed a dynamic dynamic plot.

Fantastic subjects

Another well-known book is the novel "Running through the Labyrinth" by D. Dashner. It tells how several young people got into an unusual cruel world, where they found themselves in the position of guinea pigs, because they had lost their memory. Readers note that this work is interesting primarily for its characters, which turned out to be bright and expressive. However, many users say that the author's language is dry and inexpressive. In addition, some of them note that the ending turned out to be uninteresting, that the plot is too shrouded in mystery. The manner of speech of the actors also aroused the disapproval of a number of readers. Nevertheless, everyone recognizes the originality of the idea and composition.

Another novel in this genre is "Feed" by M. Grant. This work has collected many positive responses. The narrative is dedicated to the conditional society of the future, which is struggling with some new terrible infection, which has become a kind of payment for its prosperity. Readers praise the work for complex philosophical questions (the price of civilization and public prosperity), for the creation of a special unique world, which is somewhat similar to the modern one. So, in modern literature, an important role is played by youth books. Foreign works in top usually take a leading place, as foreign authors write in those genres that are so interesting to the younger generation.