tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post7473991237818447825..comments2023-11-14T02:10:02.743-08:00Comments on A Nudge in the Right Direction: Blogfest - Writing Compelling Characters: Who was that again?Krispyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-69344908963972397712010-10-08T14:35:05.613-07:002010-10-08T14:35:05.613-07:00This is some analysis!
The only book I've rea...This is some analysis!<br /><br />The only book I've read is the HUNGER GAMES, and I agree with your standpoint on Katniss (although I DID find the whole "which boy" thing to be annoying - I always do).<br /><br />Nice job!Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-24626606392245681652010-09-28T21:23:23.054-07:002010-09-28T21:23:23.054-07:00Ooh, I like how you put up unlikeable, yet compell...Ooh, I like how you put up unlikeable, yet compelling characters. It's important to remember that all the characters in our novels need to be compelling, not just the MC's.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-88805808156810959402010-09-27T14:49:55.161-07:002010-09-27T14:49:55.161-07:00That's amazing. Just goes to show that all com...That's amazing. Just goes to show that all compelling characters do not have to be likeable and vice versa.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-70277324377013608612010-09-27T12:22:46.405-07:002010-09-27T12:22:46.405-07:00Ooh, great list! Love this!! :DOoh, great list! Love this!! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-80184852073465080792010-09-27T06:29:46.897-07:002010-09-27T06:29:46.897-07:00It's refreshing to read your take on these cha...It's refreshing to read your take on these characters--genuine and honest. I have to say I haven't read every single book you mentioned, but the points you made are great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-53099745320765423942010-09-26T21:34:23.617-07:002010-09-26T21:34:23.617-07:00I love this! Not only did you give great examples,...I love this! Not only did you give great examples, but I love how you broke them down to show there are many different ways of compelling. Awesome job!Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-11912014595228132962010-09-26T09:43:49.806-07:002010-09-26T09:43:49.806-07:00Wow, what indepth analysis. My tbr list is growing...Wow, what indepth analysis. My tbr list is growing. Thanks!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-81472645844361845882010-09-25T17:44:12.452-07:002010-09-25T17:44:12.452-07:00Good examples! The only one I've read is Soull...Good examples! The only one I've read is Soulless, but I do find her compelling.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-46493604822327788542010-09-25T17:25:42.237-07:002010-09-25T17:25:42.237-07:00I haven't read Soulless yet, but it's on m...I haven't read <i>Soulless</i> yet, but it's on my list. Great examples in your post.Lisa Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676087488599338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-66693602929828863662010-09-25T16:55:40.067-07:002010-09-25T16:55:40.067-07:00Wow, great examples. I have to agree with you on ...Wow, great examples. I have to agree with you on Ms. Nora Gray. It's a great idea to offer up that compelling characters take many forms!Elena Solodowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037029195682225565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-19640276508012622252010-09-25T16:23:36.954-07:002010-09-25T16:23:36.954-07:00I have never, ever considered character-building i...I have never, ever considered character-building in terms of COMPELLING. You've blown my mind here and I have to say I thoroughly agree with your examples. And because you shared examples I was able to categorize some of my other recent reads and immediately see why I didn't/did care. <br /><br />Thanks for the lightning bolt!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-80823455552355229302010-09-25T15:14:14.277-07:002010-09-25T15:14:14.277-07:00Great analysis!
Katniss irritated me in a lot of...Great analysis! <br /><br />Katniss irritated me in a lot of ways. I loved, loved the books for the storytelling (haven't read Mockingjay yet - my daughter has it). That was compelling to me. Other characters drew me in more.RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-63317077087826353382010-09-25T14:50:47.125-07:002010-09-25T14:50:47.125-07:00This is a good list and one that compels me to rea...This is a good list and one that compels me to read the stories I haven't...oh, except for Nora Gray.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-43378713609080305112010-09-25T11:51:06.668-07:002010-09-25T11:51:06.668-07:00Wow! I love this post. Great approach. I like your...Wow! I love this post. Great approach. I like your explanation of Katniss, because I agree that reactive characters can still be compelling when done right. The others... well... I haven't read them... *ducks books thrown by horrified bloggers*Lylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828965110399028753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-29483019612597397002010-09-25T06:06:18.733-07:002010-09-25T06:06:18.733-07:00I love this post! great job guys....I love this post! great job guys....Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-10755032982090970372010-09-24T20:48:43.734-07:002010-09-24T20:48:43.734-07:00You guys put a heck of a lot of work into this ana...You guys put a heck of a lot of work into this analysis. I totally agree with Hush Hush, Hunger Games and have now added a couple books onto my to be read pile.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-91051282813133867412010-09-24T17:14:49.728-07:002010-09-24T17:14:49.728-07:00Wow...You guys put a lot of work into this...Sadly...Wow...You guys put a lot of work into this...Sadly I haven't read any of these books yet. Some of them are sitting in my TBR pile... (I'm reading Nightshade City right now.)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119162506009432262.post-75701819947680561792010-09-24T15:34:31.483-07:002010-09-24T15:34:31.483-07:00Wow, you guys did quite the analysis here! I total...Wow, you guys did quite the analysis here! I totally agree with you on Hunger Games and Hush, Hush. I just started Incarceron so I'll have to get back to you on that one :)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.com