Is that the correct term for it?
I have just finished reading a book, about someone who suffered childhood abuse, that somebody passed on to me. I know there is a hatred of such books by many people.
Whilst it would not be my first choice of book, I must admit that I "enjoyed" it. It made me sad and I did actually have tears in my eyes at one point.
Reasons I have occassionally read them/watched sad films.
- It is important that people are aware that this sort of thing went on/goes on.
- It is important that people have some ability to empathise (although I know you obviously can't really understand unless you have gone through it yourself).
- I get a positive emotion from it, in that I feel grateful for the life that I have led and feel very lucky. There for the grace of God goes I...
I am prepared to get a flaming for this, But I am genuinely interested in why it is supposed to be so popular, and what other people think of it.