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When does a book have too many characters? I know it depends on the scope of the novel, setting, plot and all that good stuff but even so, is there a rough guideline we as writers should be aware of?
I've been thinking about a series of my books which feature a large number of characters (mainly in two worlds) and while I've been careful to ensure each character is justified and that the reader doesn't meet more than a couple at a time, I'm wondering if an agent/publisher would have a problem with this.
I've been thinking about a series of my books which feature a large number of characters (mainly in two worlds) and while I've been careful to ensure each character is justified and that the reader doesn't meet more than a couple at a time, I'm wondering if an agent/publisher would have a problem with this.