The book involves only a few female characters: Is it justified?
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Re: The book involves only a few female characters: Is it justified?
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I agree with your assumptions. The book is set in a medieval era so it isn't surprising to see that the anchor characters are male. Usually, even if a female character was one of the lead characters in this context, it would usually be in a more controlled, domestic kind of role. I haven't read any of the other 5 books in this series though, so I don't know if this continues of if Tysz decides to introduce female leads down the line. I know I absolutely would love it if he does. However, at the end of the day, this is just fiction and the author has every right to determine the direction and structure of its story. So whether there are female or no female leads won't take the shine off this series. Just my two cents.aaurba wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 05:08 When I was reading the book, I noticed that there are no major female characters involved in the storyline. The protagonist, the protagonist's friends, Voulhire's leader, Riva Rohavi's leader, Hillport's leader, and the magical antagonist are all males. Many people say that given the book's medieval setting, it is only common that the book also follows medieval norms: decreased roles for women and bigger roles for men.
What is your opinion on this? Does the above explanation completely justify the book's lack of female main characters?
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To be honest I didn't give it a second thought, given the era of the story. Having male lead roles is a more accurate reflection of the times.aaurba wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 05:08 When I was reading the book, I noticed that there are no major female characters involved in the storyline. The protagonist, the protagonist's friends, Voulhire's leader, Riva Rohavi's leader, Hillport's leader, and the magical antagonist are all males. Many people say that given the book's medieval setting, it is only common that the book also follows medieval norms: decreased roles for women and bigger roles for men.
What is your opinion on this? Does the above explanation completely justify the book's lack of female main characters?
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While I believe the era of the story is reason enough for having only male protagonists, I do believe that at the end of the day, this is a work of fiction. So it wouldn't faze me if the author introduces female leads in subsequent books. I would actually love it.aaurba wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 05:08 When I was reading the book, I noticed that there are no major female characters involved in the storyline. The protagonist, the protagonist's friends, Voulhire's leader, Riva Rohavi's leader, Hillport's leader, and the magical antagonist are all males. Many people say that given the book's medieval setting, it is only common that the book also follows medieval norms: decreased roles for women and bigger roles for men.
What is your opinion on this? Does the above explanation completely justify the book's lack of female main characters?