I was thinking of beginning my novel with the death of the main character's best friend. What would you say are the good and bad points of this decision? Also, what should I avoid when I do this?
I'm worried that the death will be pointless because the reader doesn't know the character at all, so they won't care that he/she is dead. The death is going to be a traffic accident if that helps with tips.
Thanks in advance.
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