Readers love to hate villains, writers need to understand them, SIBF authors say
· Cairo time
Readers may hate the father in The Marsh King’s Daughter. Karen Dionne, who wrote him, says she understands him.“I don’t see him as bad because I understand why he’s doing what he’s doing,” the American novelist told an audience at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026).For Dionne, understanding what drives a character is part of making him believable. Readers can draw their own conclusions about his actions.Stay up to date with…
You may also like
50% discounts, online and in-store payments: Dubai’s Nol student card to get new upgrades
Lulu Group says will not withdraw defamation cases despite public apology
Unsettled weather in UAE: Cooler weekend expected after rain with lows of 20°C
Dubai's favourite golfing son Rory McIlroy eyes another piece of history