Especially mysteries need to be coherent and consistent, otherwise the audience will just feel cheated. In a mystery every detail matter.
> Reality is full of false promises. So why not in fiction as well, Mr. Chekhov?
Well, as Mark Twain said: It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.
Of course a false promise is fine, as long as you subvert the expectations with something more interesting. But just adding details with no purpose is bad writing.
> Reality is full of false promises. So why not in fiction as well, Mr. Chekhov?
Well, as Mark Twain said: It's no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.
Of course a false promise is fine, as long as you subvert the expectations with something more interesting. But just adding details with no purpose is bad writing.