Shifting Point of View

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Everything depends on the story. When you choose to focus exclusively on a character, you are giving it a role of greater prominence, but at the same time, the whole responsibility of carrying out the narrative falls in this character. When the focus is placed in multiple perspectives, you can explore a greater number of aspects of the fictitious universe in question, although it becomes necessary to define and develop to a greater extent each of the characters.

Regarding its use in this book, since we are talking about a complex story with several factions and interests, the narrative benefits from these multiple perspectives. Catrin, Marcellus, and Marrock have different alignments regardless of what happens throughout the development of the story.
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The auther does a good job with the characters having their own voices. That way we can see how they think snd feel. I think she uses this technique well.
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Shifting POV may or may not become a hindrance in reading depending upon the author's ability to transition between different character's POV while maintaining the flow of the story. It won't be confusing for the reader if flow has been maintained. I have read a book where Lord Krishna's life has been described from the perspective of many different Mahabharata characters and it did not break the flow of the story at any point in thee book.
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I love shifting points of view. It keeps the story fresh and allows us to learn things we wouldn't otherwise know if only told through one perspective. I think it really helps make the story flow and makes all details understandable.
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I think the shifting views enhances the story. It gives a better understanding of motives and such. There are plenty of times when I am reading and want to know how other characters view the events. However, it has to be done smoothly to avoid confusion and it isn't always necessary.
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I really liked the multiple perspectives. I think it takes a high level of skill to achieve this and in my opinion, it has been mastered. There are two sides to every story and rather than confuse the reader, I think perspectives enhance their experience.
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So far, I am enjoying the shifting points of view as more aspects of the main characters are being revealed. I expect that a great deal depends on how the individual author handles this process.
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I think it is a plus for the novel. It gives the author the opportunity to develop and introduce more characters into the novel.
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I think it is stimulating when a story is told from different viewpoints as long as it is well executed. I haven't read the book yet but now I'm intrigued.
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For me, shifting viewpoints are always a plus in a novel, because I love to read the events from different perspectives.
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Shifting point of view used by Tanner in the story is a good strategy for description of the novel. Sticking to only one point of view only creates the boredom.
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I think the use of multiple perspectives immerses you into the story and helps you appreciate the story.For me,It gives credibility to the story.
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I think reading a book with differing point of views help in characterization as you would know what the characters think and their motivations.
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cristinaro wrote: 01 Sep 2018, 07:58 Multiple perspectives or shifting point of view is the narrative strategy Linnea Tanner chooses to tell the story of the impossible love affair between Catrin and Marcellus. Such a strategy allows her to move from one perspective to another, including the one of the antagonist, Marrock, Catrin's half brother.

Do you think this startegy may create confusion or is it an effective way to give credibility to the story?
Is it a plus or a minus for the novel?
The author seem to be open minded. That's a plus.
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Post by Laura Del »

I don't like when books do that. This just knocked it down for me. I like one perspective. It's just easier to follow.
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