Shifting Point of View

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As long as it is done well, I have no problem with 3rd person omnipresent and multiple POV characters. I only have an issue when it jumps from one character to another within the same scene or paragraph. That's when I consider it too much "head hopping."
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I liked these shifts. It helped to build the tension in the storyline.
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Shifting points of view can add value to a book as long as it is done effectively. I don't plan on reading this book so I don't know in regards to this one.
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If the book had a single POV then there would be too many questions left unanswered, like, "What is Marcellus, Rhiannon, Agrona, Marrock, etc, doing right now? Why did they do this and not that?" I think having many perspectives made the book richer.
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In some books this style of writing can be confusing, but I found that I could keep up with this one.
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I'm not a huge fan of POV shift but I think it was effective in the book. Also, it adds more depth to the characters.
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Although, I do believe that it creates confusion at times while reading the story I as feel that it is a very important part of the book and that it brings with it it's on a character. So, I feel that it does bring creditability in this story.
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I thought it was necessary for this book to be written from the perspective of multiple characters; the only problem with that was I had to force myself to get through the chapters of the characters I liked least.
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I like the different points of view. It is a plus to understand other sides of the same situation. It adds depth and can make the readers abhor Marrock and Agrona even more.
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Personally I think it is very refreshing to read a book from multiple perspectives. It allows for more insight and information from these other characters.
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I think that instead of creating confusion, differing viewpoints helps avoid confusion. Being able to jump from one character's perspective to another helps me, as a reader, have insight into motivation and true character.
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I prefer being able to see things from multiple points of view when possible. I believe that it does in fact give credibility to a story. The skillful author is able to bring those multiple perspectives together in the story so that the storyline blends and not distracts. The reader is therefore able to see and appreciate seeing through other characters eyes, as well as the main character. I think Tanner is such an author.
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Post by Engr Goodluck »

I think shifting of perspective in a pieces of this nature is actually valuable.

It shows the professionalism of the writer and helps the readers enjoy the book more (for me)

So its perfect!
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Sydsalms wrote: 01 Sep 2018, 23:24 I, personally, really like the shifting narratives. Not only does it give a new voice and perspective to the story, but it makes the storyline more interesting. It keeps me reading because I get anxious to get back to the other point of view and read what they are feeling or doing.
I feel the same way. One thing that bothers me is if the narration is non linear like in Tony Morrison's novel The Bluest Eye.
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Post by Noraine Alissa Poria »

Shifting of point of view is a bit confusing sometimes, but it will help you understand the story im the end. Since you had a peak in other characters thought, not just one. It became a story that involves everyone, and you'll be able to see the other sides of the story.
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