Characters - Foundryside

[Matthew]

Clef (view spoiler)[I am digging that his vocabulary is basically 21st century slang. Could be construed as anachronistic, but I think it is funny and makes his presence even more interesting (hide spoiler)]

[Matthew]

Gregor (view spoiler)[ Digging this guy so far. When he went all badass on the gross tavern, I had to resist the urge to cheer out loud (hide spoiler)]

[Matthew]

Lately it seems that every time I encounter lots of characters in books I have been getting confused about their roles in the story. I was wondering if it was me or the author. After reading this, I think it may be the author! There were lots of characters in this one, but only a couple I had a hard time keeping straight (Sancia's friends). Other than that, I was good to go!

[Josen]

Matthew wrote: "Lately it seems that every time I encounter lots of characters in books I have been getting confused about their roles in the story. I was wondering if it was me or the author. After reading this, ..."

Oh absolutely it's the author, especially when you have different POVs. If the author doesn't give enough "voice" to each character you just can't see the difference in them. When an author can create personalities in characters that you can easily visualize and differentiate, that's the author really getting into that character's head and making them real. I love that.

[Matthew]

Josen wrote: "Matthew wrote: "Lately it seems that every time I encounter lots of characters in books I have been getting confused about their roles in the story. I was wondering if it was me or the author. Afte..."

Awesome critique of that, Josen! Glad to hear your thoughts on it! :)