Anatomia di un macro-genere narrativo: il "true crime"

The interest in the "true crime" fiction genre is closely tied to its success in the contemporary cultural and media landscape. "True crime" offers different perspectives on reality, shaping our perceptions of crime and evil. It is a form of storytelling that blends various discursive forms, balancing them to make the narrative more or less effective. In particular, the modes of journalistic discourse, historical-documentary discourse, and fiction play key roles in constructing the "true crime" narrative. Specifically, certain objectifying or subjectifying enunciative forms are used to create specific effects on the reader or viewer of "true crime" stories. These forms are essential for blending different discursive genres and determining the effectiveness of the narrative.