What Do Americans Really Want in Their Books?

Tom Comitta's Unique Challenge

Tom Comitta, an artist and writer, embarked on a fascinating challenge: to create the perfect novel based on what Americans like and dislike in books. The result? A book containing two very different stories.

Most Wanted: The Thriller

• Genre: Thriller
• Elements Included:
• Strong heroine
• Tech villain
• Love interest (FBI agent named Jason)
• Style: Fast-paced and easy to read

Most Unwanted: The Unconventional Story

• Genre: A mix of disliked elements
• Elements Included:
• Talking animals
• Space settings
• Tennis
• Style: Wild and strange with some funny and boring parts
• Notable Inclusion: Long, dull passages about a polar expedition

The Process

• Research:
• Read many thrillers
• Studied books about writing
• Tools Used:
• OpenAI's Playground (a story-writing tool)
• Edited the tool's simple and flat writing to improve it

The Conclusion

The book highlights the diversity of tastes in literature. Some love thrillers, while others prefer strange and unusual stories. The most important thing is the freedom to choose what one wants to read.