Your Fiction Preferences

Thank you for trying out this early experiment in matching people with fiction books! Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, you’ll receive a code made up of 8 numbers, like this: 23 53 46 72. Jot it down and enter it here to see your book recommendations. You’ll also get this link again after you’ve answered the questions.

I prefer stories...

1. ...that focus on big ideas, such as life, death, freedom, and purpose

2. ...where the language is rich and elaborate

3. ...that are deeply layered and complex, needing close attention

4. ...where the language is clear and straightforward

5. ...where good and bad are sometimes hard to tell apart

6. ...that pull me straight into the action and keep driving

7. ...that move forward in a clear, straight line

8. ...that stir deep feelings, such as joy, grief, love, or longing

9. ...that unfold slowly and richly, taking their time

10. ...that are simple, direct, and easy to follow

11. ...where the plot mainly focuses on events and characters

12. ...where imagination or fantasy outshines realism

13. ...that don’t dwell on characters’ emotions

14. ...where it’s clear who the heroes and villains are

15. ...grounded firmly in the real world, with true-to-life characters

16. ...that play with time, flashing back or jumping forward