So I am still reading the choice and I am trying to decide if I like it or not. In best sellers we talked about likeable characters and narrators. We discussed whether their likability played into how much the reader likes the book. The author of the book, Nicholas Sparks is actually the narrator. I dont think that I really like it though. Especially since it is a Romance novel. I feel that in a Romance the characters should be the narrators. This way you know exactly what the character is feeling. When you get small details about their feelings from another narrator I think it is harder to feel what the character is feeling. When the character expresses their feelings with you, you feel closer to the character which makes the reader feel what the character is feeling.
When a character is the narrator it is easier to pick sides when it comes to conflict. This is a reason why I could see that an author would decide to be the narrator. When you feel exactly what the character is feeling you most likely will side with that character when some goes wrong. If it is the characters fault the reader may see past and feel bad for the character. If the author doesnt want the reader to have a biased opinion it make sense to describe the story in third person.
So I can see why an author would write a romance in third person but I personally prefer when a character is the author. When a character narrates I feel closer to them and I enjoy the book more.
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