What was the difference between detective novels and mystery novels?
Detective novels and mystery novels are two different types of novels. The main difference lies in the plot and the setting of the characters. Detective novels were usually stories in which the protagonist solved a series of mysteries and cases to reveal the truth. Detective novels usually had a high degree of suspense and interest. The readers needed to use the detective's reasoning and observation skills to find the truth. Mystery novels, on the other hand, focused more on the analysis and reasoning of the plot and the setting of the characters, emphasizing that the reader solved the mystery through logical thinking and reasoning. The plot of a mystery novel is usually more complicated and requires the reader to invest more time and energy to understand. In addition, detective novels and mystery novels were different in theme and style. Detective novels usually involve crime, detective, love and other topics, while detective novels pay more attention to human nature, society, psychology and other topics.