Magical Realism is a broad and all encompassing sub-genre of Science Fiction. Magical Realism captures both the bitter, harsh reality of life and the boring repetitiveness of the everyday. Combining the ideas of both reality and fantasy, allows the author to explore the more risqué aspects of real life through the shield of the pen. Using fantasy as a 'cover', the author can deliver severe criticisms of the current culture or even their political situation. Using the protective veil of fantasy becomes especially important when considering the root of Magical Realism.
