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I find that I'm drawn to books that are more hero-centric. I really enjoy being in the hero's head, and finding out what makes him tick. This is not to say that I don't also like reading about the heroine, but I guess I'm just more fascinated by the hero. I find men interesting, probably because they don't always react in ways that make sense to me :)
Paradoxically enough, it's often easier for me to write in the hero's point of view. I think that's because I'm constantly questioning the character's motivations and actions. I don't subject my heroine to that much scrutiny, since on a fundamental level I already 'get' her.
What about you? Do you prefer to read the hero or the heroine's thoughts? If you're a writer, which point of view is easier for you to write in?
I don't innately prefer either POV. But I do want a deep, 3D character full of quirks and feelings. LOL! Like that helps anyone decide what to do with their book. ; )
ReplyDeleteGood point--if the characters aren't fleshed out, it doesn't matter whose POV I'm reading!
DeleteI'm pretty neutral on this. I think that's why there's been a slew of books recently with alternating POV's -- the author is giving readers a chance to experience the story from both POV's. Like you, I often find writing from the male POV easier, but mostly because I was a big tomboy growing up. I find it easier to connect to my guy friends than my girl friends, and I think that shows when I'm writing.
ReplyDeleteSame here, Nickie--it's a lot easier for me to get along with guys most of the time.
DeleteHmm, I think I like a good balance - especially if the author captures a male pov really well
ReplyDeleteYou're right--when the male POV is done well, it can be very good.
DeleteI don't really have a preference as long as the character is real and the POV the best one for the story.
ReplyDeleteThat's a whole other post--deciding which POV is best for the scene at hand :)
DeleteI like both. What I like is motivation, and when viewed from one POV, motivation of other characters, unless directly revealed by them, is filtered, frequently inaccurately, through the main character. That said, I love 1st person POV. And I enjoy writing each POV equally. :)
ReplyDeleteI like reading well done first person POV. I can't write it well to save my life :)
DeleteTo me, the impressions of another character make for wonderful surprises when reading or writing in third person POV--you know your narrator is inherently unreliable on some levels, so it keeps you on your toes. :)
Hmmm, I honestly love both.
ReplyDeleteIt's the story that matters more to me. My first book is in a "Hers" POV, the second book is following a "His" in a third person voice, something like that lol
Variety is the spice of life, or so they say! :)
DeleteThat's an interesting question. My romance is hero-centric, I am in love with my hero, but I am currently trying to "like" my heroine.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I am having a difficult time with my heroine because of my love for my hero...don't know.
But I like to read about both. Case in point...Outlander. I like finding out what is what from Clare's POV but I really want to know more about what makes Jamie tick. Thus I wrote my book with two points of view, the hero and the heroine.
I think you may have touched on something here... I love my heroes so much, I am hard on my heroines because I feel like I need to make them worthy of the hero. I'm sure there are authors that approach writing in the exact opposite way--making the hero worthy of the heroine.
DeleteDon't even get me started on my deep and abiding love for Jamie Fraser! [g]
Good question, Lara! And one I don't really know the answer to, at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll come up with an answer soon! :)
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