As a bonus, older characters bring so much more experience to the table. But characters can be any age and still fit into these molds. There is a romantic aspect to the troubled detective with a dark past or the rebellious private investigator with a natural evasion of authority. In thriller and mystery novels, it’s interesting to see that most sleuths and protagonists are under age 30. Really though, everyone still has dreams and ambitions far beyond age 30 and continue to grow as people. Unfortunately, most young folks within my own social circles are convinced that they must “settle down” after age 30 and say goodbye to adventures, new experiences, and growing up. After glancing through all the books I’ve read so far this year, I was shocked to realize that almost all the leads were under the age of 45 (give or take).Īgeism is a constant struggle in a world that puts immense social capital on youth. I myself am guilty of this age-related bias. Too often, we expect our protagonists to be under the age of 45, especially if they’re female.
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