Did you read into my response an implication that I'm claiming that production of an emotional response is a necessary factor for anyone's enjoyment other than my own? If so, that was not my intent.
I know what I like: character-driven page turners that make me care in some way.
No. Sorry, looking at my reply I can see how it might be read that way. I was just offering my own view on things as well. Some people want that emotional connection, others don't care as much. I like it but don't need it to enjoy a book, since not all works are meant to have them. People are right to enjoy what they enjoy for their own reasons, whatever they might be.