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Best of the Worst: Tropes We Love to Hate
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Discussing the Most Hated Literary Tropes
In this episode of The Plot With A Twist, hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into popular and annoying book tropes. They discuss why some tropes like miscommunication, pregnancy, instant love, and more frustrate readers. The episode explores personal views on hated tropes, such as strong female characters needing rescue and secret pregnancies, and highlights examples from popular books. The hosts also give their top book recommendations for books where these tropes are done well. They also invite listeners to share their thoughts on social media and challenge them to suggest books that might change their minds about these disliked tropes.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:16 Annoying Tropes in Books
01:41 Tropes We Love to Hate
06:12 Miscommunication and Other Frustrations
17:18 Why Authors Use These Tropes
29:53 Exceptions to the Rule
31:07 Pregnancy Tropes in Romance Novels
34:08 Secret Baby Trope: Love or Hate?
36:34 Miscommunication Trope: A Love-Hate Relationship
39:33 Debating Fierce Obsession and Miscommunication
44:31 Love Triangles in Popular Books
48:47 Tropes We Love to Hate
55:10 Cocktail Time: Jagermeister Mule
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