academic research vs. detective stories

The difference in interest between academic research and detective stories lays in the excitement. Academic research, although it follows the same basic formula does not have any exciting plot—or any plot, or some dangerous foe to overcome. The language is usually very dry with no descriptive words and it just has no ability to hold a readers interest. Detective stories contain exciting, descriptive language that entices the reader to keep reading, and a plot that is made to get your heart thumping faster as the conclusion draws near. Academic research, however, is just meant to relay information.