I haven't read any V.I. Warshawski, though an early reader of my WIP's opening chapters thought my protagonist was a young Warshawski. I had never read that series, so I read one book (the title slips my mind) and scratched my head. This character was definitely NOT like my heroine! Reading your analysis makes me think that my protagonist is more like Millhone than Warshawski, and even that would be a stretch.
It's always intriguing to hear what other people take away from our writings, right? As Lise above also mentioned--and I can attest from hearing from students--people often find Kinsey Millhone more relatable. I'd be curious to hear what you think if you read more of either. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment here!
I’m a big fan of Muller, Grafton, and Paretsky. When I first started working at writing a mystery I devoured them all. I loved Mullers books. I found Kinsey Millhone more relatable. I have met all three authors, briefly. They are not far different from their protagonists albeit without the kick-ass. I would love to read your part two! Do it!
Omg, It must have been so fun to meet them all! And VERY interesting to hear that they are not that different from their protagonists... Yes, female students report finding Kinsey Millhone more relatable. Thanks for your interesting comment!
I haven't read any V.I. Warshawski, though an early reader of my WIP's opening chapters thought my protagonist was a young Warshawski. I had never read that series, so I read one book (the title slips my mind) and scratched my head. This character was definitely NOT like my heroine! Reading your analysis makes me think that my protagonist is more like Millhone than Warshawski, and even that would be a stretch.
It's always intriguing to hear what other people take away from our writings, right? As Lise above also mentioned--and I can attest from hearing from students--people often find Kinsey Millhone more relatable. I'd be curious to hear what you think if you read more of either. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment here!
I’m a big fan of Muller, Grafton, and Paretsky. When I first started working at writing a mystery I devoured them all. I loved Mullers books. I found Kinsey Millhone more relatable. I have met all three authors, briefly. They are not far different from their protagonists albeit without the kick-ass. I would love to read your part two! Do it!
Omg, It must have been so fun to meet them all! And VERY interesting to hear that they are not that different from their protagonists... Yes, female students report finding Kinsey Millhone more relatable. Thanks for your interesting comment!