: Re: Can a successful book series let the bad guy win? I have a five book series and I have plotted them all out. The main bad guy wins in the end. My problem with this is my girlfriend keeps

My two cents:

Some of the examples others have cited, like 1984, or other similar novels like Animal Farm or Brave New World have endings where the main characters lose, but I think that's because these books aren't about the characters, they are about painting a picture of some ugly aspect of society. There's a sort of catharsis that comes from identifying with stories like this.

I guess I would ask, why do you want the 'bad guy' to win? Is it for logistical reasons, like it makes sense because of some plot mechanic you want to use? Or is it because you really like his character? Is he an anti-hero, an "evil protagonist", or a legitimately evil, everyone-hates-him, deserves-to-lose villain? Or do you want to make a statement about how the good guys don't always get to win or about how no one is purely evil?

I guess I would say that whatever reason you have, make sure that the reader is able to pick that up and relate to it. If you like his character, make sure the reader will like him, if you want to make a statement about life, make sure that it is deep and fleshed out enough to make sense and not just come out of the blue.

Load Full (0)

: Write the characters you want to write At the end of the day, if you write something you don't want to write, it will show. Feeling bullied into writing the character that you're told is

@Sue2132873

Load Full 0 Comments

: An appendix is a section of additional information as the end of a book or document. Use this tag for any questions that relate to the use of appendices, including formatting, proper usage,

@Sue2132873

Load Full 0 Comments

: When to publish satire of current events? I'm writing a satirical novella of sorts, based on the current American political climate. I'm exploring themes of race, political polarity, and youth.

@Sue2132873

Load Full 2 Comments

: Which tools are recommended for writing/authoring with? I have to following tools available, looking for other options. Microsoft Word Sublime Text Editor Atom Visual Code I'm a Software Engineer,

: Re: Can a successful book series let the bad guy win? I have a five book series and I have plotted them all out. The main bad guy wins in the end. My problem with this is my girlfriend keeps

More posts by @Sue2132873

: Write the characters you want to write At the end of the day, if you write something you don't want to write, it will show. Feeling bullied into writing the character that you're told is

: An appendix is a section of additional information as the end of a book or document. Use this tag for any questions that relate to the use of appendices, including formatting, proper usage,

: When to publish satire of current events? I'm writing a satirical novella of sorts, based on the current American political climate. I'm exploring themes of race, political polarity, and youth.

: Which tools are recommended for writing/authoring with? I have to following tools available, looking for other options. Microsoft Word Sublime Text Editor Atom Visual Code I'm a Software Engineer,

Login to post a comment!

0 Comments

Back to top