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Nonhuman Protagonist Novels: Monsters, Slimes and Evolution

Progression premises where an unfamiliar body changes the immediate problem of staying alive and being understood.

Choosing a story from this list

A nonhuman beginning is most distinctive when the new body changes ordinary actions: moving, speaking, eating or dealing with another creature. These selections start with a chest, a penguin, a slime or a skeleton. Their premises offer different mixtures of physical limitation, comedy and growth. Use the individual notes to choose a tone before committing to a long progression.

Look for the relationship between body and viewpoint. If the unfamiliar form affects perception and choices, it can supply an experience beyond a human adventure with different statistics.

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