So, I've had this bigger project for a couple of years, where I've been creating a new fantasy world from scratch. And I've been wondering, do you feel it is detrimental to the story, in a multiple POV book, to have some of the POV characters be just 'normal' farmers, blacksmiths et cetera? Because I myself like the idea of fleshing out the world through them, and also giving context on the effects of the 'flashier' characters endeavours on the rest of the world.
But, do you think that having these kinds of characters inherently stalls the pace of the book too much? Because it seems to me that most books don't have many seemingly small characters whose lives are pinpointed in the story. Is it because it's bad storytelling, or just a stylistic choice?
Waiting eagerly for your responses
Pete
But, do you think that having these kinds of characters inherently stalls the pace of the book too much? Because it seems to me that most books don't have many seemingly small characters whose lives are pinpointed in the story. Is it because it's bad storytelling, or just a stylistic choice?
Waiting eagerly for your responses
Pete