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THE BOOK of Genres

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This survey report provides initial insights based on a small, randomized sample of individuals within the United States. Most of the participants were from the Pacific and Atlantic regions.

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The 47% of participants who found the Bible boring cited a wide range of factors, which can be grouped into three primary thematic categories:

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The primary complaints relate to the text's formatting and writing style:

  • Pacing & Narrative: The content was described as "dry," "very heavy reading, and "reading is like a historical novel with little stories that never reach a conclusion."

  • Language: Concerns were raised about the "language and flow of the dialogue," the writing style, and the use of "a lot of metaphors and records."

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Participants cited significant difficulty in understanding and engaging with the text:

  • Complexity: It was deemed "just a lot to comprehend" and difficult to stay focused on.

  • Language Barrier: Many specifically noted that the complex structure and vocabulary made it "hard to understand" the English.

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Reasons stemming from personal beliefs or lack of perceived relevance:

  • Lack of Relevance: Participants stated they are "not religious," that it "doesn’t have meaning to me," or that it is "fake."

  • Contradictions: Some noted that they "tend to see many flaws and contradictions to my own personal values and morals."

  • Prior Exposure: Others simply expressed "No interest" or that they have "read it once and once was enough."

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*NOTE:  Based on current sales data and global reading trends for 2026, the three giants of the book world is:. Romance

Thriller/Mystery

Fantasy

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Survey Results 

 Top Genre Preferences (Top 3)

Participants were asked to select their top three favorite genres,

  1. Action & Adventure

  2. Animals & Pets

  3. Autobiography/Biography
    *(due to a small sample, I tend to believe the participants just checked off the top three on the survey to complete it faster)

     

Demographics

Category Group Percentage Gender

Male 53%

Female 47%

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Age

 18 - 24     7%

 25 - 34    19%

 35 - 54   50% (combined)

 55 - 74   26%

 75 +          4%

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Religious Affiliation

Christian 50%

Catholic 13%

Atheist or Agnostic 10%

Nothing in particular 11%
 

Perception of the Bible

The question, "Do you find the Bible boring?" yielded a narrow divide in responses:

  • No, not boring: 53%

  • Yes, boring: 47%

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