StoneWolf18
Within the Depths of a Dream
So, I had been going through Pinterest on yet another pinning spree (I really need to stop 0-0) and I came across something that sparked an old hatred of mine. I'll show the image here in a second but what can be inferred from the title is that I DESPISE with every fiber of my being.
Blaming the events of a story or any other work of fiction on a dream, drug induced hallucinations, what have you.
Now, this is primarily seen, from what I have read, young adult to teen or even children fiction and it bothers me to no end. Why world build, plot, and develop characters only to toss it all out the window by saying "oh by the way, all that never really happened." Want an example? Maximum Ride. That series was a complete and utter mess in my opinion, which I can dedicate a whole other thread to rant in, but the main point is....
I mean, we've all most likely done it at one point or another. I, admittedly, did when I was very young and didn't know better. But what purpose does this actually serve? Getting the characters out of a situation you didn't mean to get the into? Adding some twist to spark curiosity when it was wholly unnecessary?
I'm curious what others think of this tact and if its viable in litature. Depending upon the situation I'm sure it could possible make sense, but to throw it in where it doesn't... whats the point?
Blaming the events of a story or any other work of fiction on a dream, drug induced hallucinations, what have you.
Now, this is primarily seen, from what I have read, young adult to teen or even children fiction and it bothers me to no end. Why world build, plot, and develop characters only to toss it all out the window by saying "oh by the way, all that never really happened." Want an example? Maximum Ride. That series was a complete and utter mess in my opinion, which I can dedicate a whole other thread to rant in, but the main point is....
At the end of the first book, the author explains in a random and unnecessary twist that ALL OF THE EVENTS FROM THE BEGINING OF THE BOOK WERE SOME TRIPPY DREAM ALL THE CHARACTERS WERE SHARING SOMEHOW.
I mean, we've all most likely done it at one point or another. I, admittedly, did when I was very young and didn't know better. But what purpose does this actually serve? Getting the characters out of a situation you didn't mean to get the into? Adding some twist to spark curiosity when it was wholly unnecessary?
I'm curious what others think of this tact and if its viable in litature. Depending upon the situation I'm sure it could possible make sense, but to throw it in where it doesn't... whats the point?