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The Thread State Fair edition: Great literary characters

Kerri Miller and Benjamin Percy
Author Benjamin Percy joins MPR News' Kerri Miller at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss literary characters.
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Live from the Minnesota State Fair, MPR News' Kerri Miller is joined by novelist Ben Percy for a discussion of what makes a great character.

Weigh in on your favorite characters in literature: Who's the biggest baddie? The most courageous? The most misunderstood? Take our polls or add your own nominations.