What is 'cheap fiction'?

One characteristic is their affordability. Since they are considered cheap fiction, they are often priced lower than other forms of literature. This makes them accessible to a wide range of readers, especially young people or those on a budget. Another aspect could be their simplicity in plot and story - they may not have the complex narrative structures of high - brow literature. They also tend to have a more straightforward visual style that quickly conveys the story, which is part of their appeal as 'cheap' entertainment that doesn't require a lot of mental effort to understand.

Some of the top authors of cheap fiction include Stephen King. His works often have mass appeal and are widely available at relatively affordable prices. His books are filled with engaging horror and supernatural elements that draw in a large readership.

One is 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy. It's a classic and you can often find inexpensive copies. Another is 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It's a great historical fiction read that won't cost you a fortune. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory is also quite affordable and very popular in the historical fiction genre.

One great option is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a classic that you can often find cheap. Another is 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell. It's a short but powerful read. And 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck is also a good choice.

One popular and often affordable urban fiction novel is 'The Coldest Winter Ever' by Sister Souljah. It's a well - known story in the urban fiction genre.

One great and inexpensive science fiction book is 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells. It's a classic that you can often find at a low price. Another is 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. It's widely available and affordable. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is also a great choice that doesn't cost much.

I think 'cheap fakes' could be related to 'pulp fiction' in terms of the market. Pulp fiction was a popular genre, and there might have been attempts to create cheap imitations to cash in on its popularity. These 'cheap fakes' could have had lower - quality writing, printing, or just a really bad attempt at mimicking the exciting and often over - the - top nature of pulp fiction.

One is 'The Shack' by William P. Young. It's often available at a low price and has a very unique take on the concept of God. Another is 'Left Behind' series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, which can be found relatively cheap and is quite popular in the Christian fiction genre.

Often, the works of these authors are genre - based. Agatha Christie's mystery novels follow a set pattern within the mystery genre. There is usually a crime, a set of suspects, and a detective figure who solves the mystery. This familiarity with the genre is part of what makes these books popular and 'cheap' in the sense of being easy to consume. Also, the language used is not overly complex, so it can be understood by a broad range of readers, including those who may not be highly educated in literature.

The Work and the Glory series by Gerald N. Lund is quite popular. You can often find used copies of these books at a reasonable price. They tell a fictionalized story of a family's experience in the early days of the LDS church.