the narrator frequently addresses the reader directly and often, like, states assumptions how the reader is going to react to X character, Y plot point, etc.??
The narrator of Tristram Shandy does the same thing! He's very chatty, including remarks by the imagined reader in the narration and replying to them, arguing back and forth and so on—it's really entertaining.
That's cool about the Hogarth prints, too—a nice 18th century meme :D
I listened to the first half of the Kidnapped radio play yesterday (and will probably listen to the second half tonight) so thanks for recommending that!
Aww, yay :D I've listened to the first part and I really like it so far, I'm glad you're enjoying it too!
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The narrator of Tristram Shandy does the same thing! He's very chatty, including remarks by the imagined reader in the narration and replying to them, arguing back and forth and so on—it's really entertaining.
That's cool about the Hogarth prints, too—a nice 18th century meme :D
I listened to the first half of the Kidnapped radio play yesterday (and will probably listen to the second half tonight) so thanks for recommending that!
Aww, yay :D I've listened to the first part and I really like it so far, I'm glad you're enjoying it too!