I'd argue that character type goes back at least as far as Arthur Conan Doyle, though at least Doyle had the good sense to have him fail every now and then and get shown up on occasion. Lesser imitators always forget that. Not that I'm saying PTerry is a lesser imitator. I hope you're right about the character(s) getting a comeuppance in the final book.
Agreed wholeheartedly about empathy, and well said.
Also *waves* Delighted you're still here!
Things are nice with me (it sounds like a deadly word but it's a good way to describe the average of dealing with joyful side jobs and an obnoxious day job that pays the bills).
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Date: 2016-02-29 11:17 pm (UTC)Agreed wholeheartedly about empathy, and well said.
Also *waves* Delighted you're still here!
Things are nice with me (it sounds like a deadly word but it's a good way to describe the average of dealing with joyful side jobs and an obnoxious day job that pays the bills).