Dobry kryminał

Contemporary Polish criminal novel is subjected to dynamic changes. The achievements of forensic sciences and the evolving tastes of readers have an influence on it. Hence, the determinants of the quality of criminal novels are changing. Moreover, those features that scholars consider valuable are often perceived by young readers as faults of literary works. Therefore, it is worth reflecting on the efforts of authors and publishers and the possibilities of influencing the reading culture of the young generation.