I think some of the characterisation is a little weeak, and almost naive, but the strong plot keeps you going to the end. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: The Inverted World by Christopher Priest] Reference
Peake’s use of the grotesque in characterisation is stylistic. From Wordnik.com. [What Is Style?] Reference
My approach to characterisation is not at all technical. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Changes] Reference
The characterisation is rudimentary and the prose sometimes clunky. From Wordnik.com. [The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle – review] Reference
It pushes all my buttons, in characterisation, worldbuilding, writing. From Wordnik.com. [Reading is Fun(damental) at SF Novelists] Reference
However, what science fiction lacks in characterisation, it makes up for in ideas. From Wordnik.com. [The Science Fiction Renaissance] Reference
Their moral characterisation is black and white: can I resist this external temptation or not?. From Wordnik.com. [MIND MELD: Who are the Most Memorable Characters in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror?] Reference
The book is rich in characterisation and manages to shed some light on the troubles of Afghanistan. From Wordnik.com. [Reader reviews of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.] Reference
Indeed, that type of characterisation is so deeply associated with another writer's style that we call it ‘Dickensian’. From Wordnik.com. [What Is Style?] Reference
But I do fear that Sam's characterisation is again going to be brushed to one side to allow for the whole 'did he come back wrong' SL to unfold. From Wordnik.com. [TheTVaddict.com Interviews Eric Kripke | the TV addict] Reference
Hammerstein's tendency towards thin characterisation, philosophical naivety and self-conscious poeticisms don't meet his pupil's exacting standards. From Wordnik.com. [Finishing the Hat: The Collected Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim by Stephen Sondheim – review] Reference
Second only to the characterisation is the prose style, which is a delight. From Wordnik.com. [Young Bess, by Margaret Irwin. Book review] Reference
Okay, so given Kage Baker’s writing style, that characterisation is a bit rosy!. From Wordnik.com. [2006 October] Reference
The characterisation is a little unconvincing because not enough time is taken with it, especially in Vasko's case. From Wordnik.com. [Revelation, Redemption and Absolution] Reference
Even if Abigail’s characterisation is just an informal summary, it’s these sorts of little details that are revealing. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-06-01] Reference
Didn’t find it confusing, just a bit lacking in characterisation. From Wordnik.com. [CAT LOVERS • by Joshua Tate] Reference
The absurdities are nicely handled, the characterisation is a cut above most sf novels of the period, and it’s very funny. From Wordnik.com. [Reading & Watching Roundup « It Doesn't Have To Be Right…] Reference
The characterisation of the men is beyond reproach. From Wordnik.com. [Maxim Gorki] Reference
That characterisation is a gross misrepresentation. From Wordnik.com. [Senator Edward Kennedy, 1932 - 2009] Reference
Aristophanes 'power of characterisation here shows no falling-off. From Wordnik.com. [Authors of Greece] Reference
But the characterisation did great harm to my prospects of getting selected. From Wordnik.com. [Voters of Corby: you can make my parliamentary dream come true] Reference
The day of anæmic characterisation and subtle dissection of motives is past. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-07-28] Reference
Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. From Wordnik.com. [New In Vitro Study Data Shows Importance of Dressing Conformability to Action of...] Reference
There is an unusual quality in the characterisation and humour of this story of. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914] Reference
It is not however in description but in characterisation that Mr. Blewitt is pre-eminent. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920] Reference
Fractionation and partial characterisation of the polysaccharide with antitumor activity from. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Type and amount of solid matter is the second most important aspect in surface water characterisation. From Wordnik.com. [1. Historical development and experience with water treatment] Reference
Before we enter on our characterisation of these, we must glance at the materials which we have to survey. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
The format of a municipal document, however, is in itself a delightful essay in unconscious self-characterisation. From Wordnik.com. [Walking-Stick Papers] Reference
Chastellain repeats himself somewhat in the profusion of his eulogy, but such are the main points of his characterisation. From Wordnik.com. [Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477] Reference
Plot can be borrowed from abroad, but characterisation must be drawn from observation of men and women around the dramatist. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1] Reference
A shrewd observer, quick in sympathy, apt in characterisation, he has much that is interesting and informing to say of each. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 28, 1914] Reference
UPDATE 2: Electronic Arts is preparing a statement to address several alleged inaccuracies in Fox's characterisation of the game. From Wordnik.com. [Liam Fox calls for Medal of Honor ban] Reference
Marvel tries too hard, most franchises are much too laboured when they try to Make A Point, and the characterisation is rarely subtle. From Wordnik.com. [Smoking Guns and the Morality of Parliamentary Privilege] Reference
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