I think the writer got it wrong, full stop. Strong characters naturally pair with each other. That you have strong female characters is very much a plus and one of the (many) things I enjoy about your books. The idea that somehow strong females should be paired with weak males? Why would that make any sense at all? Furthermore, I don't see Val Con as stronger than Miri. Different strengths that complement each other.
If there is one area that I think your Liaden books are missing in characterization, it is the complete and total lack of gay characters. And I realize that having started down that path roughly 30 years ago, it would be difficult to introduce them now. (Which, btw, is why I'm glad to see that being addressed in Archer's Beach, at least. )
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Date: 2014-09-18 06:00 pm (UTC)If there is one area that I think your Liaden books are missing in characterization, it is the complete and total lack of gay characters. And I realize that having started down that path roughly 30 years ago, it would be difficult to introduce them now. (Which, btw, is why I'm glad to see that being addressed in Archer's Beach, at least. )