I think Galen definitely deserves to be the protagonist. He is the only character I really connected with, and I always read his parts of the story with great interest. Down-to-earth, honest and hardworking, he is the only character I found genuine. Every other 'main' character was extremely annoying, to be perfectly honest. I was very impressed at how subtly the author built up his story: he is not imposing at all and just goes about his life. The reader cannot help but develop an instant liking to this apparent nobody, who later turns out to be a huge somebody.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 00:28 Is Galen fit for the position of the main character? Does the author use him to explore Voulhire to its depth? Can you attribute his character traits to the overall rating of the story, or does he tamper with its flow? Could a change in his characterization have caused a switch of the author's tone?
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In my opinion, Galen fits to be the protagonist of the novel, starting from his inferior and vulnerable beginning, I have an indeed feeling he would also be the hero behind Meldorath's Fall in Voulhire. The author uses Galen to explore the destination of Voulhire from his journey from Magnum Caelum to Alcovia to Yamon Soul. The tale of Galen indeed gave the novel the very excitement it needed. It was the light of the novel.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 00:28 Is Galen fit for the position of the main character? Does the author use him to explore Voulhire to its depth? Can you attribute his character traits to the overall rating of the story, or does he tamper with its flow? Could a change in his characterization have caused a switch of the author's tone?
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I do believe that he was used to getting the reader to explore more of Voulhire. Making him a newcomer from a different land made exploring the world as intriguing to him as it is for the readers.
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I agree with this statement that Galen is a strong and interesting character who brings a unique perspective to the world of Voulhire. His background and experiences make him a relatable character for readers who may be new to the world, and his naivety and intelligence add layers to his personality. Additionally, his unadulterated nature allows him to discover and explore his true self, bringing depth to both himself and the world around him. Overall, Galen's character adds depth and complexity to the story.Dentarthurdent wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 07:38I think Galen is the best character to see Voulhire through. His newness to the place is advantageous for us readers who are also new to this world, but with wonderful contrast because of his difficult background. Most readers view fantasy as an escape, but to Galen, the fantastical country of Voulhire was an actual escape from a much worse existence. He is naive, but still intelligent. He seems separate from Voulhire, or most places really. As an unadulterated character in a land full of temptation, vice and so much potential, he gets to discover who he really is outside of his previous kill-or-be-killed existence. As a result, he brings out both his own depth and that of Voulhire.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 00:28 Is Galen fit for the position of the main character? Does the author use him to explore Voulhire to its depth? Can you attribute his character traits to the overall rating of the story, or does he tamper with its flow? Could a change in his characterization have caused a switch of the author's tone?
I think his personality affects the ratings positively, because he's a guy who's just so easy to root for, especially when put together with Rowan and Demetrius.
A change in his characterisation would definitely have caused a switch in the tone, because of all the characters, he is the only one who, like the reader, sees the awe and novelty of Voulhire. In the hands of any other character, Voulhire is just another place filled with all sorts of people (mostly bad ones too).
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I actually felt that Lord Eldus was more of a main character than Galen. Galen didn't really do much in this book but the author probably has big plans for him.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 00:28 Is Galen fit for the position of the main character? Does the author use him to explore Voulhire to its depth? Can you attribute his character traits to the overall rating of the story, or does he tamper with its flow? Could a change in his characterization have caused a switch of the author's tone?