This response paper will cover different media for murder mysteries. This will/can include:
Books/Short Stories
Movies
TV Shows
Video Games
Graphic Novels, Comics, Etc.
Prompt: How does the media format affect the experience of a mystery? Choose two from above (one MUST
be books) and compare how they handle the elements of a mystery. For instance, what is the effective
difference between reading and playing a mystery? How do the designers and writers have to present these
elements to make them work, in your opinion?
(use the book Mystic River by Dennis Lehane)
This should be 400-500 words long and mention specific works while discussing the mediums in general. Offer
in-depth analysis on the topic through specific mentions of characters, events, etc