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No matter what people say, “Chick-Lit” isn’t just another form of fiction. It’s a dirty word.
Read any book review, in any magazine or newspaper, and chances are if the words “Chick-Lit” appear so do the words “light-hearted”, “harmless fun” and “beach read”.
When a book is labelled “Chick-Lit” it’s a slightly nicer way of saying: “This novel has no worth whatsoever. It’s for stupid people who don’t have the capacity to spot, or understand, a subtext.”
So the term “Chick-Lit” is banded about when really people want to say “Thick-Lit”. The only reason this isn’t said out loud is because Chick-Lit is massively popular. Why is it so popular? It’s fun.
People read this type of fiction for escapism. They want a fun book they can zip through quickly. They want to laugh out loud at the situations, believe in the characters, and not have to think too much.
Recently, though, the face of Chick-Lit has changed. No longer just a tatty paperback stuffed hurriedly into your bag when your manager (who is still under the misconception you are a savvy, high-brow kind of gal) approaches; Chick-Lit has had a cyber makeover.
Holly’s Inbox is a new website where you can follow the highs, lows, ups and downs of twenty-something Holly and her pals.
The website takes the shape of an e-mail screen, with all the action taking place in the e-mails. New e-mails pop into Holly’s inbox in real time, so it’s like her life is going on in tandem with yours.
The story starts with Holly’s first day at a new job. Obviously this works well; she’s learning in her new role, and meeting new people, just as you are.
There’re all the usual plot twists and turns, including family crisis, work problems, love interests and delicious hints at a more than murky past.
One great thing cyber Chick-Lit has over the paper kind is it can utilise real events. Holly’s Inbox references real-life events, such as Eurovision, freaky weather and celeb gossip (naturally). Everyone can relate to this kind of jokey banter between mates, and chances are you’ll have had the same conversation earlier that day.
Holly’s Inbox is unashamedly Chick-Lit. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else, it’s just pure escapism. The story may not be the most original you’ve ever read, but it is strangely addictive. Chances are you’ll find yourself checking Holly’s inbox almost as much as you check your own.
Best of all, there’ll be no more sticking books in bags, or bending the cover round to try and hide the title. Now you can indulge your dirty Chick-Lit habit to your heart’s content, and no-one needs to know.
If you fancy having a delve in Holly’s Inbox go to www.hollysinbox.com
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