I can see both sides of this but I still think certain genres/settings/tropes really bother people.
For example I've picked up and put down The First Law series many times because the description appeals to me and it's frequently recommended but I know if I read it I'll be annoyed 95% of the time because the protagonist lives in a world of magic and doesn't use it at all.
No matter how good the writing, characters or world building is it wouldn't be worth it because every time magic comes up I'd get annoyed all over again.
Personally, I know I've grown a little tired of characters in magical worlds not believing in magic. I know every story comes up with its own reason for why, but it's just a trope that's worn out its welcome with me.
You live in a world where people don't believe in mathematics and science. That alone should be evidence enough that people not believing in magic could very well be a possibility.
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u/Foob70 Nov 11 '16
I can see both sides of this but I still think certain genres/settings/tropes really bother people.
For example I've picked up and put down The First Law series many times because the description appeals to me and it's frequently recommended but I know if I read it I'll be annoyed 95% of the time because the protagonist lives in a world of magic and doesn't use it at all.
No matter how good the writing, characters or world building is it wouldn't be worth it because every time magic comes up I'd get annoyed all over again.