Character test: can you stop reading halfway through this list?
It’s a collection of favorite literary characters* as chosen by “100 literary luminaries” (one of whom is Terry Pratchett, who liked Flashman).
Abandon restraint and dive into the list (Anne Elliott … Phillip Marlowe … the Cat in the Hat …) , enjoying the tiny blurb that goes with each choice and being reminded of your own special favorites.
Bonus list: an even-more enjoyable collection of
favorite characters sent in by indignant readers. Bonus surprise: the name of a blog superstar, who turns out to share said name with a Graham Greene policeman.
* Via Jason Kottke’s linkblog.