My theme for this years A to Z Blogging Challenge is
Elements of Crime Fiction.
My topic for today is
VICTIM
The identity of the murder victim is the first thing that needs to be established in a murder investigation. The victim’s backstory, personality, hopes and fears are all pointers towards the murderer’s identity and the motive for the crime.
Victim is the pivotal character in a murder mystery
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Absolutely 💯
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What are your thoughts on the latest trend where the victim is not the victim (I’m thinking Gone Girl).
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Gone Girl was way too “psychological” for me.
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Totally agree it was over the top but it is the trend now in mysteries.
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Yes, There’s no story without the victim!
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Exactly 💯
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