Why Do You Read This Crazy Stuff?

[sleigh]

I'm teaching a Lit class looking at SF & Fantasy. How would you explain to those students (most of whom don't actually seem to read the genre) why you read this weird stuff? What is it about sf&f that you love? (Warning: I'm likely to relay your answers to the class -- anonymously, of course!)

Comments

[peachtales.livejournal.com]

Because it is very often a lot more interesting and imaginative than "regular" fiction. I'll read anything - if it keeps my interest, I keep reading. Mostly, that seems to be this type of stuff.
When the author needs to think about basics, and not just assume them, it makes it a lot more immersive, imo.