protagonist

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A book series like Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” spurs readers to root for the protagonist to pick the boyfriend that best represents her outlook on life.

From The Wall Street Journal

A protagonist like Claire—faced with ethical dilemmas and a backstory she’d like to keep secret—is usually surrounded by the guileless and the innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal

To visually represent the protagonist's mental breakdown without making the single-room setting feel static, Chuprina says that he purposefully changed the camera lenses as the story progressed.

From BBC

In “Luna Likes,” the prickly protagonist is directly inspired by her experiences growing up, as well as the bond she shared with her dad over Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” show.

From Los Angeles Times

Novels selected for Grain of Salt events are carefully curated by Alexis, who focuses on female protagonists and queer literature.

From Los Angeles Times