Books Quote by Anthony Boucher
““Among the extremely diverse books lumped together as 'mysteries,' I shall try to judge each fairly according to the best standards of the type which the author intended to produce.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Mystery Writing, 1950s
Judge each mystery book by its own standards, respecting the author's intended genre and purpose.
In simple terms: Assess mysteries by their own genre rules.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate works on their own terms.
Themes
fairness
genre
evaluation
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- literary reviews
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
Literary criticism
genre theory
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you respect genre boundaries?
- How do standards affect enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Some readers ignore genre conventions, leading to misinterpretation.
