Two Diva's Bookish Discussion - What makes a good...?
Hi we're Francoise and Sunny and we have known each other since our nappy days. We're constantly having rants and raves about the latest books and bookish news.This is a fortnightly discussion that you can find on both of our blogs, so please make sure to stop by both blogs as our written content is different, although on the same topic. Our posts are not intended to offend anyone or anything but this is just our opinions and we would love it if you would share your thoughts in the comments below. This is a new feature we decided to add and the purpose is not only for you to get to know more about us but for you to be able to join in and have fun.
Protagonist:
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Point
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Reason
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Likable
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This
is the obvious reason to any good character because you’re not going to be able
to sit through a whole book if the main character just gets on your nerves.
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Relatable
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If
the protagonist isn't relatable you don’t get that strong connection
throughout the book and I always find it can make it sort of lacking.
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Strong
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I
love it when the main character is strong and he/she doesn't have to rely too
much on other characters. Obviously they have to have some flaws otherwise it is not realistic and as they say, nobody’s
perfect.
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Smart
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Now
I don’t mean the protagonist has to be a genius but sometimes characters just
lack common sense and I'm just left questioning the characters IQ. And I hate
it when a character is actually quite smart but they end up doing stupid
things and rush into things without considering the situation that they are
in. I also hate it when they’re easily fooled and they take everybody’s word
to heart.
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Vulnerability
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I
think every character has to have some vulnerability otherwise again it can
become unrealistic.
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Originality
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I
love it when we get a new, cool and quirky character that is like no other.
It makes it interesting and you don’t ever compare it to another story.
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Character
Development
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This
is important for any character not just the protagonist. This makes a good
story and no one likes any story flat.
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Antagonist (villain):
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Point
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Reason
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Back-story
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This
is really important for a villain as you need to know why they’re a villain. For example: Troubled childhood. It gives
the readers a reason behind their character. The villain also has to have a
good motive or it just feels like no point to the story.
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Smart
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I
absolutely love it when the antagonist is super smart and they’re always one
step ahead. Every time you think they've won the villain always has another
trick up his/her sleeve. And I love it when it is so clever that you’re more
in awe than hatred for that person.
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Not
who you expect
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I
love those stories where you don’t know who to trust and you’re in the same
boat as the protagonist. It makes it all the more real and that turn of event
when there is a massive reveal you can’t help but gasp out loud. Also it
makes it less predictable and makes the story more enjoyable.
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A
well thought out punishment
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I
don’t know about you but I love it when the punishment is well thought out
and it definitely does it justice. I don’t like it when it’s a quick and easy
death because then it just feels like the villain got the easy way out.
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So what do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Just say so in the comments. Make sure to go check out Sunny's blog because although we're posting on the same topic, they're completely different.
Thank you for reading.
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