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Namekuseijin, this is an argument I have with my husband a lot. I really prefer character-driven stories, where the plot unfolds because the characters are who they are. (and ok, I was speaking metaphorically when I referred to favorite characters as "old friends."). My husband doesn't care much for the characters, but prefers plot-driven stories, where the characters act as the plot demands, not necessarily out of any internal consistency.
In a character-driven story, the story line is important, too... everything that makes up a good plot is necessary there, *in addition* to fully fleshed out characters who behave consistently.
comparisons with graphic novels don't do me any good - I don't read them.
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