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The Big 'Chick Lit' Survey - For Non-Chick Lit Readers
*1.

Just to confirm, what is your gender? Please tick...

 Male
 Female
*2.

Which age group applies to you? Please tick...

 Under 18
 18-24
 25-34
 35-44
 45-54
 Over 55
*3.

What is your current position? Please tick the area that applies to you...

 I am employed
 I am unemployed
 I am currently on maternity leave
 I am a stay at home parent
 I am a student
Other, please state:
  4.

Have you ever read a Chick Lit novel? Please tick...

 Yes, but only one
 Yes, more than one
 No
 Not Sure
  5.

If not, would you consider reading a Chick Lit Novel? Please tick...

 Yes
 No
 Not Applicable
  6.

Bridget Jones has been credited by many people as having inspired or set the blueprints for the Chick Lit genre, would you agree with this? If not, who or what do you think did? Please tick...

 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Comment:
  7.

What do you dislike about Chick Lit? You can tick more than one answer if necessary...

 It lacks any real meaning or depth
 It prevents or diverts people from reading other quality literature
 It has a negative reputation that puts me off reading it
 It is a false representation of reality
 Its not that I really dislike it, I just prefer to read other types of books
Other, please state:
  8.

What are these opinions based on? You can tick more than one answer if necessary...

 The type of stories I associate with the term Chick Lit
 The reviews I have read about Chick Lit novels
 The negative reputation of chick Lit
 The reading of Chick Lit novels and finding out firsthand
 I often judge a book by its cover
Other, please state:
  9.

Some critics argue that the Chick Lit formula is boring and predictable. Would you agree with this? Please tick...

 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
  10.

If you have one, who is your favourite writer?

  11.

What do you like about this author in particular? Please tick...

 Their portrayal of characters
 Their narration/style of writing
 The issues or themes they explore and challenge
 The sheer imagination of the author
 The author has a good/cool reputation
Other, please state:
  12.

It can often be hard to categorise what is Chick Lit and what isn’t. Out of the following, which authors would you consider as Chick Lit writers? Please tick all that apply...

 Jill Mansell
 Jodi Piccolt
 Marian Keys
 Jane Austen
 Candace Bushnell
 Nick Hornby
 Jilly Cooper
 None of the above
 Not Sure
  13.

What type of books do you enjoy reading in your spare time? Please tick all that apply...

 Anything, as long as its not Chick Lit
 Romance
 General Contemporary Fiction
 Classic Fiction
 Crime/Thriller
 Horror
 Sci-Fi/Fantasy
 Graphic Novels
 Autobiographies
 Other Non-Fiction
 None, I dislike books in general
Other, please state:
  14.

Do you consider Chick Lit as equal to other literature? Please tick...

 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
  15.

Why do you think Chick Lit is successful? Please tick the answers you consider most important to its success...

 The clever market placement
 The bright girly cover designs
 The content of the novel
 The familiarity/relation to the characters
 The feel good aspect
 The escapism from real life
Other, please state:
  16.

Why do you think Chick Lit is criticised? Please tick the answers you think cause the most criticism of Chick Lit...

 The novels are of low quality and show lack of depth and intellect
 The novels are predictable and lack originality
 Bright Sparkly Covers are hard to take seriously
 The issues covered are considered too trivial
 Some people tend to jump on the bandwagon and are quick to criticise because others are
 It would mean giving greater control and respect to women otherwise
Other, please state:
  17.

Name 3 things you expect to find in a Chick Lit novel?

Number 1:
Number 2:
Number 3:
  18.

Which factors are most likely to influence your decision over which book to read? Please tick...

 The cover
 The blurb
 Recommendation from a friend
 Customer book reviews (Amazon etc)
 Book reviews in magazines, newspapers etc
 Loyalty to a favourite author or publisher
Other, please state:
  19.

If you have one, what is your favourite book?

  20.

Have you ever deliberately chosen a book to read on the train etc that you thought would make you look more impressive or intelligent? If yes, feel free to give an example...

 Yes
 No
Example:
  21.

Would you be embarrassed to admit to having read Chick Lit? Please tick...

 Yes, I feel that I would be mocked or looked down upon by others if I did
 Not sure, it would depend who I was speaking to
 No, not at all
  22.

Have you ever watched the film adaption of a Chick Lit novel? (The Devil Wears Prada for example)

 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
  23.

If you answered yes to the previous question, did you enjoy watching these films? Please feel free to give an example of one of these films...

 Yes
 No
 Sometimes
 Not Applicable
Example:
  24.

Do you think Chick Lit is a genre within its own right? Please tick...

 Yes, it works out with the boundaries of the traditional romance
 No, its just modern romantic fiction
 Not sure, I havent read enough to Chick Lit or Romantic novels to make a fair judgement
  25.

Just out of curiosity, where did you hear about this survey? Please tick...

 By Email
Other, please state:
  26.

And lastly, Are there any other comments you would like to make about Chick Lit? (And a big thank you for completing this Survey!)


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