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The Woodman, the play and the movie. Just brilliant work, brave writing, made me think. I like writing that makes me think.
Character traits or types that get you every time
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The Woodman, the play and the movie. Just brilliant work, brave writing, made me think. I like writing that makes me think.
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Ok....
To answer the OP.
I have no idea. I guess there isn't one trait or group of traits I gravitate to. The protags of the novels I've enjoyed are all vastly different. To me, they can be flawed, or near perfect, it doesn't matter as long as the story is interesting.
To answer the OP.
I have no idea. I guess there isn't one trait or group of traits I gravitate to. The protags of the novels I've enjoyed are all vastly different. To me, they can be flawed, or near perfect, it doesn't matter as long as the story is interesting.
I think as long as someone isn't generically evil, you know, black hat, twirling mustache, or generically good with a white hat that helps little old ladies cross the street, I enjoy the character.
It's all about depth I think.
It's all about depth I think.
Do you like the inverse, of the bad guy who has some very strong redeming qualities, just not redeeming enough?
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Going back to the OP - Characters that acts as mentors are also nice, as long as they're not too arrogant. Like when the MC is the leader/boss in a group or the elder in a family.
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OP: my favorite characters are ones that are completely mundane and unremarkable until the plot forces them to discover their inner strength.
Pedo-characters: No. Just, no. Along with rapists, child molesters and pedophiles are character types I expect to see eviscerated. If they aren't, I'll likely be disgusted and never read that author again. There is no punishment harsh enough for those people.
Pedo-characters: No. Just, no. Along with rapists, child molesters and pedophiles are character types I expect to see eviscerated. If they aren't, I'll likely be disgusted and never read that author again. There is no punishment harsh enough for those people.
Characters with depth. Such as bad guys who don't see themselves as bad. Sure, outright fiends can be fun as well, but in general bad guys don't think "Wow, I'm so evil." They think they have good reasons for everything they do.
Equally, good guys who struggle and make mistakes are also fun and for the same reasons.
Equally, good guys who struggle and make mistakes are also fun and for the same reasons.
I love a free spirit. Never written an MC that way, but I do appreciate it when one shows up in the books. That's probably why I love so much of the beat generation literature.
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Yes, I love those as well
I really like Karenin in Anna Karenina, even though he's meant to be the baddie 
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Yes, I love those as well
He's a more interesting character than, what's his face, Vronsky?
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I do like Frederic March and Sean Bean though, both of whom have played Vronsky
Have you seen photos from the upcoming adaptation. This is their Vronsky:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3706697472/tt1781769
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I do like Frederic March and Sean Bean though, both of whom have played Vronsky
Have you seen photos from the upcoming adaptation. This is their Vronsky:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3706697472/tt1781769
I didn't know there was an upcoming one. I live in the dark.
Hmm, very...bleached.
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You know, when I started this thread I was hoping for some positive inspiration. The ongoing debate is interesting, but perhaps it deserves it's own thread?
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Since the "other" discussion got sent to the landfill, I'll repost my response.
Characters with strong principles.
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And since it's safe to tread in here again, I'll note that I just got back from The Avengers movie, and whatever mysterious quantity it is that spontaneously melts me into a pathetic puddle of fangirl-drool, the villain Loki from that movie sure had it.
Purrrrr...
Purrrrr...
I like it when a character is tramatized and the writer allows the character to go through the scars of the tragedy. I hate it when a character goes through something horrible and they just brush it off like it's no big deal. ARG!!!
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