Why We Love the Villain

Categories: Character | Thriller | Villains

Angela K. Durden, Charles Kowalski, Jim Nesbitt, Linda Sands, Max Allan Collins, and Reavis Z. Wortham explore what makes villains unforgettable. They discuss complexity, motivation, and the qualities that turn antagonists into some of the most memorable characters in fiction.

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