Articles related to "Sympathetic Characters"

In the first five pages of a novel, use actions or traits that psychologically cause readers to relate to or like a character very quickly.

One of the main reasons that a manuscript gets rejected is that the editor has labeled the characters as unsympathetic. What does this mean and how is it fixed?

What are the three character rules to make your romantic fiction book a best-selling success regardless of subgenre? What should you avoid? Keep reading to find out.

Universal Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment's Flash of Genius, starring Greg Kinnear, is not as bad as it could've been, but not that great either. 5/10

After almost two years on the road, the touring production of the classical rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar came to an end in Tampa, FL.

A review of George R R Martin's "A Game of Thrones". Politics combine w/ Epic Fantasy, putting you in your chair until the last page.

British writer Hilary Mantel hit the headlines recently when her novel Wolf Hall won the 2009 Booker Prize, yet her career as an author spans more than twenty years.

A beautifully acted and directed drama that gives voice and concern to Britain's minority ethnic communities.

Shakespeare's Friar Lawrence is coloured by prevailing attitudes to Catholicism in Renaissance drama.

Friar Lawrence helps Romeo and Juliet in their plan to marry secretly. But does this ambiguous character have his own agenda?

With GONE BABY GONE, Ben Affleck makes his directorial debut, and attempts to silence his most outspoken critics. The result is a stunning, harrowing, haunting, and unfo

Fresh from the success of blistering comedy series The Thick Of It, Ianucci's superb movie spin off features more coruscating dialogue and a poignant political message

Build vocabulary and supplement a French language study program using these short and moderately-challenging Classic French novels.

British series Merlin has seen success at home, but only time will tell how it fairs overseas.

An engrossing story, talented cast, and unexpected twist combine to make 'Traitor' an international spy thriller worth watching.

Being a genius can be a gift -- and a curse. In his latest novel, David Baldacci proves it's not always easy -- or safe -- being smart.

A sweeping, warm and witty work of historical fiction told through the characters' correspondence.

Cliques, gossip and... headlines? This is your invitation to the wired world of the high school newspaper, where your priorities are the homecoming dance and deadline.

'House of Fools' tells the story of an insane asylum caught in the chaos of the Chechen War.

Fox TV's 24 is one of the most acclaimed and popular series in recent TV history, but this season should be its last.

The vampire graphic novel that helped change the face of horror comics isn't all it's cracked up to be.

A look at popular anime which feature vampires, and speculation about how fans in the West and East have different views of the vampire.

Aravind Adiga's witty debut novel shows us the real India, through the eyes of entrepreneur and murderer, Balram Halwai.

The second series of the popular Life On Mars sequel tackles police corruption and a new arrival makes Alex Drake question what is going on. Contains series one spoilers.

More than just a book about terrorism, "Exile" is a disturbing, yet compelling murder drama, with deep roots in the conflicts of the West Bank. I highly recommend it.

Estranged from her parents, pregnant, confused and tired, Georgina wants to run away but discovers that there are some things you can't leave behind.

Australian author Sarah Jones reveals a love of literature and interesting insights into the dynamics of relationships during times of crisis in her debut novel.

Can anything justify cold-blooded murder? Picoult's brave novel looks at the motivations behind a high school shooting.

From the author of Blood Music and Vitals, Greg Bear's Darwin's Radio opens with a pair of Neanderthal bodies, and examines what the junk DNA in our bodies may be for...

Finn Taylor and Jeffrey D. Brown penned this story of two men's bizarre journey as they explore the best way to live before dying.

Sergio Leone's last film is a hypnotic and disturbing epic about young immigrants struggling to elevate their place in society - by any means necessary.

The fox is a creature found in folk tales of many different cultures, often associated with traits such as cunning and mischief; and even the supernatural.

Without blood, violence or special effects, the low-budget Centron Studios horror classic 'Carnival of Souls' manages to touch upon our deepest fears.

Inkheart, written by best-selling author Cornelia Funke, is a modern fairytale, one that will leave readers with a love for books and a greater love for magic.

The author of Flirting with Forty and Odd Mom Out releases Mrs. Perfect, a poignant and entertaining read.

"Loving Frank" is a fictionalized account of the real life relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney.

Winner of Arthur C. Clarke and British Fantasy Awards, Perdido Street Station burst upon the SF world in 2000, making China Mieville an almost overnight success.

Another fantasy story from Discworld with a new location and a new cast of characters including, most prominently, the incarnation of Death itself.

Fancy dipping into one of Wilkie Collins' less well-known novels? Follow the plucky Rosamond Franklin as she pursues a secret that holds clues to her past.

The Starter Wife, starring Debra Messing, is a USA Cable Network series premiering on October 10, 2008. Wife goes on in show that pokes fun at Hollywood pretensions.

Dan Simmons, a well-known author of many science fiction works, introduced a new anti-hero in Hard Case, published by St. Martin's Minotaur in 2001.

This intricate family drama aimed at teens illustrates the many ways that relationships develop and the impact on family and friends for those who "love differently".

Check out these fun self published books for kids that give a new take on Halloween magic and monsters.

There are many interpretations of the representation of Shylock. One thing is certain, he is one of the most fascinating characters in the Shakespearean repertoire.

According to noted poetry critic, Helen Vendler, Sharon Olds' poetry is "self- indulgent, sensationalist, and even pornographic."

Taking a cue from Douglas Adams, Rankin writes the absurd to illuminate the absurd in our own society through the psychedelic use of living toys and nursery rhymes.

A sense of humor is vital for the reader to appreciate the poetry of T. S. Eliot, especially his widely anthologized, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

Examining the beliefs and actions of conscientious objectors, Will Ellsworth-Jones' We Will Not Fight offers a unique perspective on the First World War.

New fiction from Nancy Kress, Robert Reed, William Barton, Damien Broderick, R Garcia y Robertson, Ted Kosmatka & Heather Lindsley; non-fiction from James Patrick Kelly

Starting school can be daunting for young children. Reading stories about school in the lead up to their first day can help to alleviate some of their fears.