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Was 'Holes' a romance novel?

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Since explicit sex belongs to romance novels and terrible “erotica,” the bar is set pretty high. Most attempts to write sex in a dignified way get nominated for the Bad Sex in Fiction award. Baker's answer is to do away with the dignity, the grasping after high seriousness. read more

Subgenres of romance are often closely related to other literature genres, and some books could be considered a romance subgenre novel and another genre novel at the same time. For example, romantic suspense novels are often similar to mysteries, crime fiction and thrillers, and paranormal romances use elements popular in science fiction and fantasy novels. read more

Destined for new interest thanks to a new film adaptation starring Armie Hammer, André Aciman's coming-of-age novel is a tender portrayal of a summerlong passion on the Italian Riviera. 17-year-old Elio finds himself entranced by the American scholar visiting his parents, and a steep, almost obsessive desire follows. read more

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Holes: Louis Sachar: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Source: bloomsbury.com