Novel or Short Story?

That is the question.

So you may have been able to tell from my other posts, but I love to read. But most of what I read are novels. This semester in my Advanced Fiction workshop class, our focus is on Flash Fiction, which is a very very short story, usually ranging in word count from 500 to 750 words. I have found that I love writing these stories. They are fun and short and easy and yet difficult, but Flash Fiction is all about 'the moment'. And it is so fun to write 'the moment'. But I also love writing my novel, it is equally fun and challenging.

So now I pose my question. Which is more fun to read? A short story or a novel? And what I have in answer to that question is: why not read them both.

The short story can be read in one sitting and is simple enough to enjoy in the moment. A novel is deep and complicated. It takes you a while to read but can be equally enjoyable.

I enjoy the short story, and even though I say why not read both, I personally love reading a novel because I love to fall in love with a character and have a vested interest in them. I hate it when a novel ends and I can no longer read about the characters I have fallen in love with.

So, somewhat of a disorganized and possibly incomplete blog post, but the point is, you don't have to chose. You can read whatever you like.

Later homes!