We are, a lot of the time, baffled by the news we see on the front pages of our newspapers, often because the stories are complex, and we missed the beginning of them anyway. {How far back do we have to go to find the roots of the Euro crisis? To 2008? 1999, when the currency came into being? 1992? 1945?} That is one of the reasons why natural disasters and murders and cases involving missing children become so involving: we understand them.
Nick Hornby highlights the complexity of news stories that often leave us bewildered, particularly those on the front pages of newspapers. He notes that to fully grasp issues like the Euro crisis, one must trace their roots back through time, possibly as far back as 1945, making it challenging for the average reader to follow along with current events. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion about more intricate stories that evolve over years.
In contrast, Hornby points out that certain events, such as natural disasters or criminal cases like missing persons, capture our attention more easily. These stories tend to be straightforward and relatable, allowing the audience to grasp their significance right away. This difference in understanding reveals how the nature of a story influences our engagement with the news, making simpler narratives more compelling than complex geopolitical issues.
