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I am writing a fantasy novel with multiple points of view throughout. I plan to have the narrator sound differently for each character's perspective. For example, one character will focus more on d...
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System
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2019-12-08T08:09:58Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Erdrik Ironrose
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2019-12-08T08:09:58Z (almost 5 years ago)
I am writing a fantasy novel with multiple points of view throughout. I plan to have the narrator sound differently for each character's perspective. For example, one character will focus more on descriptions, another dialogue, one more sentimental, etc. The effect I am aiming for is to get the reader closer to each character. That they get a unique view of the world from each of them, possibly even reinterpreting the world, such as when one character may find something beautiful, another finds it boring. I am concerned the conflicting narratives may cause confusion. What are the pit falls and dangers with this kind of approach? What kind of effect would this writing style suggest to a reader?
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System
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2018-02-27T12:22:37Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 7