The tree of characters is appropriately defined, we remain well informed of everyone’s roles and no stone is left unturned. None are forgotten or left behind, or dropped in unexpectedly (okay maybe one or two, but not without a well-explained purpose). We have a fairly wide cast of characters but there is an overwhelming sense of continuity. However, Danforth does a good job of maintaining the flow and connections within the novel.
If you are planning to read Plain Bad Heroines I must warn, there is a fair amount going on. As readers we are completely at the hands of the narrator because we know there is a curse BUT WHAT IS THE CURSE? The tension building in this novel is slow burning but there are other subplot elements going on in order to keep you distracted while Danforth gives us sleight of hand gestures when it comes to revealing elements of the context that builds our modern day movie. We float between the early 1900s and present day. Plain Bad Heroines is layered, to say to the least.
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