I completely agree that the level of closeness in narration is a fascinating tool for shaping a story’s tone and immersion. When done well, it feels seamless like the reader is truly experiencing the world through the character’s lens without necessarily realizing how much the narrative voice is doing the heavy lifting.
It’s also interesting how different genres and story types influence the choice of distance. A more introspective literary novel might lean toward an almost first-person closeness, while a thriller or mystery might keep a bit more distance for tension and pacing.
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2025-03-07 18:52:00
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