Names in the book

[Israel10]

Characterisation and names really do not affect my enjoyment of a book. I see them for what they are, just names.

[oceana]

I think it all depends on just what the name is to how it affects the reader, if at all. If a character has a great name that encapsulates their over all characteristics and just kinda of what their journey has/will lead them to become, it makes the story ten times greater. If it's a basic name that does nothing other than name them, it does nothing to detract from their story but sometimes a reader just hates that particular name and makes them not like the story as much as the could I think.

[Anna Hazel]

I think that names can have a slight impact - for example, on a very practical level, if the name has a strange spelling and therefore the reader does not know how to pronounce it, it can be really off-putting! On the other hand, more normal names very quickly just become invisible as the reader follows the story. This is perhaps sad, because some authors put a lot of thought into the names they choose, but it's much like real life in that we don't really question others' names unless they are surprising.

[CGO]

The nicknames were what got me. The characters’ real names were regular names, and there was nothing spectacular about them.

[Emmah Achieng 1]

I think the creativity of an author can sometimes be seen through the names of characters used in the book. According to me, the naming of characters in a book doesn't determine the enjoyment of the book.

[Ikechukwu+12345]

I see nothing so special about the names, the names are just general and nice though. I enjoyed every bit of the book regardless of the names.

[Abby Smith 5]

I enjoy when names help compliment the mental picture you’re creating when reading the book. However, the only time I find that a name takes away from the book for me is when it’s one that I can’t determine how it should be pronounced or how it fits in with the book.

[Amanda Camacho]

I do have a habit of always taking note of names in any book. I love unusual names, especially if it is attributed to objects. Don't know if it will take anything away should the names be boring and every day but it does certainly add something for me if interesting names are used.

[Sseatvet1]

I thought the names in the book stayed true to the different backgrounds of where the characters came from as well as also keeping the theme that this book is historical non-fiction so using names that were common at that time helps create the visual imagery.

[Patricia Akwei]

For me the pirate ship being referred to as the "Red witch" was what caught my attention .It makes you wonder why the ship is called by such name.

[Lindzy Herbrand]

The name makes the storyline more captivating I must say. There's a ring and compelling sensation when you read something like the Scarlet Mistress. I definitely enjoyed the names employed by the author in the book.

I agree with you. When she was introduced as Scarlet Mistress, I found myself wondering about her and her backstory. What did she do to deserve that nickname? It was a small piece of what piqued my interest and compelled me to continue reading.

[Asta ngu]

I believe the name of each the characters suits their roles and personalities

[Nkem Bankz]

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One of the chief things that interests me in books are names. I love it when authors use peculiar and resounding names in characterizing their book. I also feel Dan Hendrickson used names wonderfully. Example is the name of the pirate ship “Red Witch” the name really triggered more interest in the book. Does characterization and names affect your enjoyment of a book or not. And what do u think about names in books.

Yeahh same here..... like in the book THE FIST WIELDER I was attracted to the book because of the cover and the names of the characters.

[Bhaskar Rogha]

Yes, the characterization affects my enjoyment of the book. I can't say that strongly regarding the names of the characters in the book. If an author names a character Rose instead of Emily, but the character is strong and inspiring, I don't think the name would affect my enjoyment of the book.

I agree with you. The artistic development of the character is the major thing to look out for. But don't you get disinterested when the characters are given long, cold, weird names? Don't you find it difficult remembering those names?

I haven't come across any long, cold, and weird name. Please provide some examples.

[Josie Wert]

One of the toughest tasks that author's often face is assigning names that portray characters' traits and which will enable readers to relate to. Although there is nothing significant with common names like "Eric", others like 'Red Witch' often help the reader to create vivid images of each personality in the book and associate it to the roles they play.

This is a good point. I think it’s helpful to remember that while names like ‘Red Witch’ and ‘Scarlett Mistress’ add a lot to the story, if you don’t have a couple of normal names in the story, it’s not realistic enough to be believable. Lord of the Rings had special names like Gandalf, Smeagle, and Eowyn, but also had nicknames that were simple and realistic, such as calling Samwise “Sam.”