: Do not make him perfect, however, I think readers need someone to look up to. If you take Bridget Jones - she is more real and amazing than any of the perfect goddesses of most paperback

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Do not make him perfect, however, I think readers need someone to look up to.

If you take Bridget Jones - she is more real and amazing than any of the perfect goddesses of most paperback novels. It's because she has flaws, we women recognize in ourselves. Most important of all is that your character should be in trouble the entire time - and being imperfect is good trouble. People look up to her because she is genuine, romantic and gradually developing her self-esteem.

So my answer is - both: yes, your character shouldn't have it all, but yes - your character should be unique.

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