How would one define a story? Well you see, Maxwell and Dickman believe that “a story is a fact, wrapped in an emotion that compels us to take an action that transforms our world.” Adding on to their definition, a story is basically an all around experience. That experience, plus the emotions portrayed from that experience is what makes a story great. That goes for any story, regardless of the genre. In my opinion, the most important elements of a good story is having relatable characters. Without them, readers can’t fully immerse themselves into a story. Realistic characters who solve extraordinary, but believable problems make for the best stories. You see this with books like The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky or The Hunger Games by Suzanna Collins. Readers around our age are able to relate to these characters’ personality traits and that’s what makes their books great.
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