Slice of Life as Narrative Genre: The Drama of the Everyday
“So… what happens in this story?” “People live their lives.” “And then?” “They keep living.” “That’s it?” “That’s everything.” This conversation encapsulates the bewildering beauty of slice-of-life narratives. They’re stories where “nothing happens” except everything that matters. What Is Slice-of-Life? Slice-of-life is a narrative genre that focuses on everyday experiences, mundane activities, and the small dramas of ordinary existence. There’s no quest. No villain. No ticking clock. No chosen one. ...