Kertovissa

Kertovissa is a term used in narrative theory to describe a storytelling approach in which multiple plots, perspectives, or voices are interwoven within a single work to create a cohesive overarching narrative.

The term has appeared in discussions of folklore, literary criticism, and collaborative media. Its exact origins are unclear and it is not tied to a single language or tradition; it is often described as a cross-cultural or interdisciplinary concept applied to various media.

Core features include braided timelines or perspectives, overlapping motifs or events, and a structure that invites the reader or participant to install connections across strands. Narrative entries may be released out of order, with later parts reframing earlier ones.

Kertovissa is used in traditional literature, online collaborative fiction, interactive fiction, and fan communities. Formats range from multi-voice novels and anthologies to episodic web fiction and transmedia projects, where readers contribute or influence the ordering and interpretation.

Reception is mixed. Proponents argue that kertovissa deepens thematic exploration and rewards sustained attention; critics warn that increased complexity can reduce accessibility and coherence.

See also intertextuality, palimpsest, braided narrative, and collaborative fiction. The term remains an informal descriptor rather than a standardized genre.