: Re: Do readers not like a book if it's too dark and the characters almost never win? I started a book and although I wanted it to be dark, will the readers find it too dark if the characters

I know that my answer might get lost in the hundreds of helpful answers above, but I'll just pitch in.

I find that if a story is too dark/sad, it gets a bit depressing. If the characters hardly ever win and the villain is always victorious, then it makes the reader want to throw the book on the floor with loath.

So here are some tips for your story...

Don't make the story too dark that is, from a reader's perspective, miserable.
At the same time, don't make your story so happy-go-lucky that the reader is bored. I've read some stories where the character is carefree, and it's boooring!
Make your story exciting. If you're writing a mystery story, give a sense of suspense and adventure.

And most importantly...

Keep the reader hooked!

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