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Describing Characters: Moving Beyond Hair & Eye Color
By Jody Hedlund, @JodyHedlund
Whenever I'm in the planning stages for a new novel, one of the things I try to do is get a clear picture of what my characters look like. I believe we as writers need to know as much as possible about how our characters look if we want them to come to life.
I build my character's appearance in numerous ways.
If my character doesn't already have a real portrait from history, I pick one from photos of actors or models. (Pinterest is a great place to do this!)
I also fill out an extensive character worksheet that includes the physical aspects of how my character looks. I make notes of every detail including height, weight, body type, scent, texture of skin, and other distinguishing physical traits that are unique to my character.
Obviously as part of the description, I include eye and hair color.
One thing I've noticed, however, especially among newer writers, is that sometimes we can rely too much on hair and eye color in our descriptions of our characters to the neglect of other techniques.
So, how can we find a balance when using eye and hair colors? Here are some methods to keep in mind:
1. Main characters will likely need hair and eye descriptions (especially in certain genres like romance). In fact, we should help our readers to visualize our main characters correctly right from the start (versus confusing them two-thirds of the way through the book by springing an image on them that might not match the person they've already visualized). However, these kinds of basic descriptions can be done in creative snippets that are subtly woven in.
2. Minor characters will probably NOT need hair and eye descriptions (unless hair or eyes play a role in the plot). Otherwise, why bother mentioning them? We can pick much more creative ways to describe them—preferably with traits that add to the story in some way (whether mood, tension, etc.). Blake Snyder in Save The Cat describes this technique by saying, "Make sure every character has 'A Limp and an Eyepatch' . . . something memorable that will stick him in the reader's mind."
3. Give our characters unique tags. A tag is something that will help identify a character throughout the book. Tags can be physical (a bulbous nose), verbal (a particular phrase only that character uses), characteristic (timidity), or an action (nail-biting). I've had to learn to be careful about over-doing my tags. Mentioning them every time a character makes an appearance can get tiring. Which leads to the next point . . .
4. Remember description is only a small part of bringing a character to life. In fact, description alone is not enough. We must weave the sharing of their physical appearance among other techniques—how our character reacts to situations, her goals, her method of handling conflict, the way she enjoys life, etc. All of these little things come together to leave an impression in the reader's mind about who that person really is.
For example if a character is particularly worrisome, she can wring her hands and say "oh dear." But more than that, we should have her display her worry by hovering closely over her children, reminding them not to forget their lunch money too many times, and watching them cross the street even though they're in junior high.
My Summary: We can't forget to describe our character's physical appearance, but like most aspects of writing—we have to reject the easy (often clichéd) image that comes to our minds first. Instead we need to brainstorm, dig deeper, and find creative, interesting, and unique portrayals that will delight our readers.
But ultimately physical description is only the tip of the iceberg in bringing a character to life. Actions always speak louder, even in our characters!
How about you? Have you fallen into the eye and hair color description trap? How do you push deeper to find more unique ways of describing your characters?
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Great advice, Jody! Each time I start a new book, I use your character worksheet :)ReplyDelete
Where can we find your character worksheet? I started a new novel yesterday and fell into the hair description trap in the second line, but it's important to the character and I immediately found other ways to describe her personality through her interactions with other, far more minor, characters. For now, I'm leaving the hair because it's a darn good line for a first draft.ReplyDeleteReplies
My character worksheet is available on my "For Writer's" page above. You're welcome to print it out and use it! :-)Delete
I was just reading Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade the other day. She did a good job of subtly inserting descriptions. Since it is a contemporary romance she got away with just saying that one minor character reminded the hero of a particular actor. That's all she said. I looked up that actor online and could see what she meant right off. Another neat thing was how she described the old kitchen appliances in a bakery. Instead of saying that they were from the nineties and not the eighties, she said they were from the Clinton era and not the Reagan! I thought that was a creative way of letting one know the style of decorating without detail.ReplyDelete
Jody, I do a little character sketch for everyone who appears at least twice in any of my books. Don't forget to decide what kind of car they drive--it's amazing how often this is needed. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
So true, Jody! The one thing that irks me is when the characters describe themselves when looking in a mirror. For my characters I try to find a way to have them described by someone else like a person asking if they colored their hair, a mention of contact lenses to change eye color etc.ReplyDelete
I'm writing my first novel and am realising that all of my female characters are the same. Thanks for these tips, I'll keep them in mind as I rewrite to give them each a different life!ReplyDelete
Bringing each character to life through a detailed worksheet including eye and hair descriptions is very interesting. A great read takes me out of my present environment and places me into the character's...everything around me vanishes and I am totally engrossed into the lives of those who I am reading about....thanks for sharing how this is done...ReplyDelete
Physical description is difficult for me; I often forget it in the first draft or all of my male characters in particular end up looking the same. For some reason it's easier for me to describe women; I read in a Whitney Otto novel that women study each other's appearances, like the way we admire each other's clothes or hairstyle.ReplyDelete
This post is really helpful Jody!ReplyDelete
I've always found it useful to make a clear list of common flaws of characters. So often in books we read about these people with unattainably perfect qualities, but if you make it obvious what their flaws are, that can be eliminated. In addition, it always seems to make me want to defend my characters and give them awesome and unique strengths. I love this post! So helpful!ReplyDelete
Thank you. I am baby stepping my way around. You are such a wealth of information, Jody. I always write notes when I read your posts.ReplyDelete
Great advice! But I somehow read some stories that where not really describing some character, some of it would describe characters in some necessary scenes.ReplyDelete
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We loved staying at Dean's. The room was comfortable, private, and had all the amenities needed. Dean has lived in the area for a long time, and can tell you anything you need to know about Harper's Ferry. The house provides amazing views of the Shenandoah and Potamac Rivers from it's decks. There are also several hiking trails within walking distance. We will be recommending Dean's place to our friends, and returning this summer.Albert2017-02-03T00:00:00Z
My partner and I had an excellent stay at Dean and Steven's place. Lots of loving animals to keep you company. The hospitality is far beyond the expected. The room is clean and comfortable. Looking forward to staying there again.Sarah2017-03-03T00:00:00Z
Great hosts with a nice central location in Harpers Ferry.Craig2017-03-07T00:00:00Z
Had a great weekend getaway here- very friendly and a cozy room to stay in. If your big on hiking, I recommend harpers ferryChris2017-01-16T00:00:00Z
Phagend is an amazing old house with a fantastic location and wonderful views from multiple porches. Dean and Steve treat their guests like family and invite you into their lives. They are helpful and kind, while adaptable to this guests individual needs. I would recommend this room to anyone looking for a comfortable, friendly, local experience.Slater2017-03-22T00:00:00Z
Dean and Steve were very welcoming and the location was Fantastic!Amy 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z
Dean and Steve made me feel right at home within minutes of my arrival. My stay at Phagend exceeded all of my expectations. They were also quite knowledgeable of the area, including the AT and Washington DC and helped me plan my days in Harpers Ferry along with helpful tips. I particularly enjoyed evenings on the porch and living room chatting with the 2 over a few drinks. They are quite interesting gentleman and very entertaining. The room itself was wonderful. Best 2 nights of sleep I have had in many years. You could spend all your time in the room and private balcony and have a great and relaxing time. But I suggest you don't as mentioned before, Dean and Steve are a pleasure to spend time with.Michael2016-07-02T00:00:00Z
My wife and I were cycling the C&O canal tow path. We arrived, cold and wet, in Harpers Ferry at 2 pm in the middle of a rain storm. I called Dean from John Brown's Fort and he told us to come right on over. We were made to feel ever so welcome. Dean encouraged us to take showers and warm up ASAP. When Steve came hoome he made a fire and Dean invited us to have dinner, the soup he'd been making all afternoon, with them. We ate dinner in front of the stove with Marlene Dietrich songs playing on the record player and the dogs, JJ, Artu and the rest of the gang, entertaining us with their antics. It was wondeful evening.Richard2016-05-08T00:00:00Z
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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Estats Units
Great host and great location. Highly recommendedFriðgeir2016-12-08T00:00:00Z
I had a great time at this place worth and he is so friendly and flexibleSandeep2016-11-18T00:00:00Z
Thad was a great guy. Place was clean, quiet, and spacious. Couldn't hope for anything more.Kyle2016-11-20T00:00:00Z
My mom, sister and her husband came from Thailand to celebrate my graduation ceremony in D.C. Thad made my family felt so comfortable in the house. His house was clean and well organized. Moreover, he made them feel like they live on their own home and he totally got my 100% satisfaction.Tooktik2016-09-21T00:00:00Z
Thad was a welcome host and his house was so clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend to Airbnb's members.Tooktik2016-09-28T00:00:00Z
Thad was an excellent host. He worked with me with an earlier arrival time. Area is quiet and the place is a bargain. The listing was described accurately and check out was also a breeze. I'd definitely recommend staying with him.Juned2016-08-21T00:00:00Z
It was a great experience leaving in a nice and quiet place though we just had an overnight stay. Thad is very accomodating person. As soon as i message him, he went outside and welcomed us. He even offer to carry our bags to our room upstairs. He really waited us even though we arrived late in the evening. He's very cool. I highly recommend this place, the room was clean and very neat. Feels like you are inside the hotel.Sen2016-09-07T00:00:00Z
It is a very well located place. Very clean and spacious. If you have a car, free parking is available within 30 secs walking. Thad is very easy going and helpful! Highly recommended!Kelsy2017-01-10T00:00:00Z
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Casa adossada
Fairfax, Virginia, Estats Units
I felt very welcome. James is a great host. The house is in a beautiful setting and the room is as advertised.Teresa2016-04-24T00:00:00Z
Very Nice! Repeat guest! highly recommend.Young2016-08-06T00:00:00Z
I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with Airbnb. The accommodations were immaculate and incredibly comfortable. James was incredibly helpful and answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly. He checked in with me when I first arrived and continued to touch base during my stay, which was lengthy. I can't say enough good things. Great location, great hosts, great accommodations!Sherice2016-05-27T00:00:00Z
The Neighborhood was very nice and James made every effort to make me feel at home. He was always asking if there was anything I needed.John2016-01-20T00:00:00Z
This was a perfect venue for a short stay. As I had an out of town guest who needed a place to stay, this location was close enough and private enough from the main house. I was told that the location was quiet and the bed very comfortable.Stephanie2016-06-28T00:00:00Z
I LOVED the space and the price. I really value my privacy and quiet time and this was the perfect spot. The space is a completely separate unit, up a flight of stairs. Windows on all 3 sides. The place was clean and charming and incredibly comfortable and cozy. I would definitely stay here again if I needed to be in that area. I walked on the trails directly across the street through the woods and the walk took about 1 hour. It's really gorgeous out there.Grace2017-01-25T00:00:00Z
James had a nice and clean room, with a private entrance (which is very convenient so you can come and go as you please) he was also a very cool guy and cared about the overall experience during my stay. Would definitely book this room again.Aaron2016-03-18T00:00:00Z
James place was clean, quiet and relaxing. The separate entrance makes his place a great value. If I'm in the area again I will definitely stay with James.Bob2016-10-03T00:00:00Z
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Casa adossada
Ashburn, Virginia, Estats Units
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Chantilly, Virginia, Estats Units
A great weekend getaway!Stephen2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
I booked Emma's cabin on a whim because I needed a quiet night without the distractions of television and social media. I also wanted something in close proximity of The Shenandoah. The cabin, obviously, was a perfect choice. The bed was sooo comfy and it was nice to take a warm shower while it was snowy outside. We appreciated the stocked bathroom and basics provided in the kitchen. The pork belly sandwich from Pressed Flour in nearby Shepherdstown was a great cap to our short time in the area. I'd definitely go back again.Cayley2017-03-10T00:00:00Z
I loved this cozy private cabin. Emma was great in communicating with us. Great suggestions for restaurants and entertainment around the town. The champagne with the entire cabin vibe was the touch of my romantic getaway. We will be back.elizabeth2016-12-11T00:00:00Z
Wonderful, scenic quiet cabin. Awesome place to get away and have peace. Without a television it forces you to relax. Emma is wonderful!Amanda2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
I booked Emma's cabin as a surprise getaway for my husband and I. Emma was very responsive & gave excellent food and outdoor recommendations! The cabin was welcoming, nice and warm in the cold weather, and had all of the accommodations we needed! We would love to book this cabin again in the future!Amy2017-03-19T00:00:00Z
This cabin was everything I hoped it would be and more! The area is scenic and rural, but is still close to great restaurants and fun attractions (like Bloomery's Distillery -- just a mile away!). And, bonus - the couch is perfect to curl up on with a book and enjoy the view of the river on a cold day. Highly recommend this for a weekend get-away!Emily2017-03-11T00:00:00Z
Great stay, loved the neighbors cows walking right up to the fence! Wish we could've enjoyed a fire down on the river but we ran out of time. Didn't use the house much other to sleep and shower but the bed was surprisingly comfortable and the cabin stayed at a great temperature. Bring bug spray!Maria2017-04-09T00:00:00Z
Great cabin, Emma was great to commuticate with super easy check in the cabin was super cozyMichelle2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
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Charles Town, West Virginia, Estats Units
Anu and her family were great hosts- she responded quickly to all of my questions and messages, and greeted me warmly when I arrived. The room was clean and comfortable.Sam2016-09-05T00:00:00Z
Anu is a great relaxed and welcoming host. We felt welcome and comfortable right from the start.The room was great,quiet and private.She was very responsive to questions/information.The bathroom was super clean with all the necessary toiletries.She also has a wonderful family.We enjoyed a lot and would definitely be coming next time.anupam2016-08-23T00:00:00Z
Each and everything was Awesome and way above my expectations! Kudos to airbnb for having such great hosts on their platform!Sak2017-03-30T00:00:00Z
clean ,private room,just 10 mins to airport,very goodENYI2017-01-28T00:00:00Z
I had a wonderful stay at Anu's house.She was very friendly and welcoming.We had a nice chat with her husband while drinking a nice cup of tea they offered.Sevket2016-10-10T00:00:00Z
Very nice family. Cozy private room and at a great location. Great value. I would definitely stay here again.Dan2016-12-30T00:00:00Z
Great host. Private room with bath in a residential neighborhood. Need a car to get here, but quiet and comfortable once there. The room is on the ground floor of family home, and there is a downstairs door that goes to a common area and then to the room. It's not truly a private entrance but does have more privacy than a room in the back of a shared-level house. Anu was great and available by phone and text very easily. Would 100% come back.Christopher2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
Anu was very welcoming, the accommodations were very comfortable, the area gives the air of safety and security, it is convenient and off the beaten path enough to be quiet. Wonderful stay, I will recommend and be back if ever in the area.Thomas2017-03-03T00:00:00Z
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Sterling, Virginia, Estats Units
Our stay at Susan's has been just what we were looking for. Her home is very tidy and everything you need is provided. The refrigerator in the room is a nice bonus. After having my own pets for the last several years it is enjoyable to be around Molly and Diamond. The neighborhood is in a nice location and convenient to everything. We plan to continue to stay with Susan as often as needed.Joni2015-05-07T00:00:00Z
You can't dream up a more perfect host then Susan. Her home is lovely and the bedroom and bathroom were just as desribed with little extras to make your stay more than comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again. Thank you Susan for your warmth and hospitality!Charles2016-06-16T00:00:00Z
The best Airbnb Host we have ever seen! Susan is really helpful and thoughtful. She even bought us some medicine after knowing that we are sick! The house is unbelievably clean and organized. Molly and Diamond will definitely bring you a lot of joy during your stay! If you ever need to stay in Dulles area, this is a must stay place!James2016-06-23T00:00:00Z
Literally the best option for the money in Herndon. I've stayed at many near the airport so I'm well versed in the ranges. Susan's place is super clean, a large space, and she even stocks the mini fridge and snacks in your room. Not to mention the fact that Susan is super cool, we were hanging out like we're buddies the first day I was there!Nick2015-08-08T00:00:00Z
I love it when staying somewhere feels like staying at a relatives...Susan was great, place was exactly as advertised, just what I needed...really appreciated the little touches like fruit and tea in the room.greg2017-03-16T00:00:00Z
The ultra close vicinity to Dulles airport is so convenient. Susan met me on my arrival and was able to drive me back for my flight the next day - very much appreciated. I loved the room with a very comfortable bed and generous private bathroom. Lots of nice little touches, including mini-fridge and coffeemaker in the room with fruit and other snacks for breakfast - or if you wake up hungry in the middle of the night like I did after flying from a different timezone! Susan was very welcoming, easygoing and thoughtful. I will definitely stay there again when I next need a place near the airport yet also convenient to get into DC now that the Metro has been extended to Reston.Wendy2015-02-02T00:00:00Z
Susan is a fantastic and thoughtful host! Her home is immaculate and the bedroom for her guests is perfect with lots of extras like a Keurig coffee maker with many choices of beverage, along with fresh fruit, nuts, granola bars and water and soda in the mini fridge. I'm used to sleeping with a fan on so seeing that in the room was great! My boyfriend really enjoyed playing with her lovely, friendly pets. I highly recommend her place. We hope to stay again when in the area! :)Sarah2016-06-25T00:00:00Z
Susan was a kind and accommodating host. It was a pleasure to be able to talk to her, even if it was such a short amount of time. It was our first Airbnb experience and it was fantastic. Highly recommended place to stay. Great neighborhood and very close to the airport. Most importantly she made us feel at home.Joe2016-07-17T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Herndon, Virginia, Estats Units
Nice place!!!Dima2017-03-02T00:00:00Z
Lita was very thoughtful and helpful - a wonderful host. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and the bed was comfortable - a great place for road-warriors who travel light!Gary2017-03-30T00:00:00Z
A lovely house and a lovely person! My night in Lita's house was comfortable and nice. Lita is a very nice person, I felt welcome the whole timeFrancesca2017-01-29T00:00:00Z
Lita is a wonderful host. I've stayed with her several times and she's always very helpful and provides me a great value. Highly recommended.Larry2016-12-01T00:00:00Z
Lita was the perfect host. She was warm and welcoming. The house is in very close proximity to the Reston Town center and metro station. It was extremely neat and homely. The room, though compact, was fully equipped with all the required amenities. I loved the stay and would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking to stay in Reston for a few days.Shilpa2017-02-03T00:00:00Z
Lita is amazing! The bed is comfy, the house is clean and cozy! I loved how the bathroom was stocked with toiletries- if you forget something, no worries! She most likely has it for you! Fresh made coffee each morning. I didn't want to leave! Perfect place.Alycia2017-04-05T00:00:00Z
Lita's a great hostess. Place was great -- quiet, clean, very comfortable. Lita es una muy buena anfitriona. Su casa es tranquila, limpia, y comoda.Chris2017-01-22T00:00:00Z
I arrived very late as anticipated traveling to Reston and Lita was very kind to work with this schedule.Marcus2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Casa adossada
Reston, Virginia, Estats Units
My friends and I stayed at the Whistle Stop for an overnight getaway from DC. We had lunch and went wine tasting in Middleburg, and then retired to the apartment to make dinner, play games, and enjoy some quality time together. This apartment is beautifully appointed, and Caro has thought of everything to make you feel taken care of. From the local coffee, to the freshly baked muffins, to the very comfortable bedding and towels, it feels like your own private hotel. The artists' studios downstairs are charming, and it was fun to walk through and see what they were working on. The apartment is very close to Middleburg, which makes it ideal for wine tasting and other attractions in the area. However, it is also located right on the train tracks. We knew this going into the rental, but didn't anticipate the number of freight trains that would be going through The Plains overnight. Maybe it was just a busy night on the rails? :) Train noise aside, we still had a wonderful time, but if you need a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep (or are traveling with children that are light sleepers), this may not be the right rental for you. Additionally, the way the bedrooms are set up makes this rental best for a group of friends (who don't mind sharing one large bedroom with multiple beds) or a family. Caro is a wonderful hostess, and the apartment itself is spotless, modern and comfortable.Savannah2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
The apartment is beautifully decorated and furnished. The surrounding town has great restuarants and is close to hikes and state parks. Caro left us delicious morning pastries and coffee, and was very easy to work with leading up to the trip. Highly recommend!robyn2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
Caro went above and beyond as a host. The Whistlestop was lovely, well stocked, clean, and complete with many warm welcoming touches (muffins, coffee, tea, fruit, toiletries, fresh flowers, and on and on!) Easy walk to the cute downtown including great coffeeshop. Highly recommend.Catherine2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
Caro was a wonderful host and the whistle stop was charming and had more amenities than we needed!!!tracey2017-02-28T00:00:00Z
This place is absolutely beautiful and cozy! My friends and I went to a couple of wineries close by then had a nice quiet night in the area and it was great. Caro was great and gave us a house tour and mini city tour. Definitely going to come back to this spot!!Ameera2017-01-16T00:00:00Z
Beautiful unique lovely place. Versatile reasons to pick this location, and we plan to go back again!Liz2017-01-21T00:00:00Z
Such a unique place to visit. Great little place for a couples get away!Josh2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
My wife and I wanted an overnight getaway from DC into the Shenandoah and VA wine country. The Plains is a wonderful little town that we'd been to before, but we'd never stayed there overnight. First, Caro is a great host and accomodated us with everything we needed. The apartment is cool - it's a walk up, so if you're not good with stairs, you'll need to look elsewhere. The furnishings are comfy, and Caro had milk and oj in the fridge - a really nice touch, as we had packed our espresso machine in the car, so the milk was perfect for our homemade cappuccinos. She also had oranges and muffins, and plenty of glasses, plates and utensils. Prior to arriving in The Plains, we did a nearly 6 hour hike in the Shenandoah (the Jeremy Run-Knob Creek loop - the most remote and fabulous part of the Shenandoah, and about 1 hour from The Plains) so we were pretty beat. We had dinner at Girasole which was an ok meal for a small town, but we're used to pretty amazing stuff in DC. One thing to keep in mind: the apartment really is a historic, renovated train station, and their is indeed an active frieght train line. We counted 6 loud freight trains during the night. Each time the train whistle blew, we woke up, but we were so tired from our hike that we fell back asleep each time (well, until the next train comes). We don't say that as a complaint, just to note it. Again, we loved the place, Caro was a really fabulous host, and we'd stay here again if we plan to do another overnight in the VA wine country in the future.Tyson2017-01-22T00:00:00Z
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The Plains, Virginia, Estats Units
Joseph was very kind and welcoming, as was his whole family. The room itself was immaculate and in great condition!Jake2016-10-26T00:00:00Z
Joseph was very welcoming. He stocked the mini fridge with snacks and drinks. Very thoughtful.Micah2016-09-11T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 46 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Melissa2016-12-05T00:00:00Z
Joseph is a great host and very attentive. His large house is at the end of a long, quiet road. The two large bedrooms are connected via bathroom with double sink and have lots of space and are stocked with supplies. He left a mini-fridge in one of the rooms well stocked with complimentary refreshments and snacks. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this AirBNB to anyone traveling through the area.Phil2016-04-19T00:00:00Z
Joseph and family made us feel like royalty while we stayed at their airbnb. We had two large, very nicely appointed rooms separated by a long, double sink, extremely functional bathroom. One room had a wide screen tv and the other a minifridge and keurig coffee maker - a very nice bennie. Very clean, quiet and safe home with easy access and worry free parking. Interacting with Joseph and family was a delight. This is a five star accommodation that I will definitely be making again. High recommendations to business travelers and families, your expectations will be surpassed.William2016-11-26T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Gainesville, Virginia, Estats Units
Great place! Love locationJessica & Joe2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
This was an amazing place to stay! Walking distance to a winery. Christopher was so helpful and his place is great!Loren2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
This is a beautiful home that is highly recommended for a weekend or a few days or R & R. Chris is a very kind host and offered us lots of options of things to do in the area once we arrived. He also gave us some background on the house and history. We had a lovely stay and home to come back soon!Holly2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
We had a fabulous weekend exploring the Purcellville area using Christopher's homestead as our home base. There are an abundance of things to do no matter what your interest. The home was just as described and was very comfortable for our stay. Christopher was very friendly and went above and beyond with trying to help make our visit enjoyable. He was more than willing to share any information about the area. We look forward to visiting again to see how the homestead progresses.Dianna2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
Fantastic location for exploring Harpers Ferry and wine country, all of the amenities you need, and Christopher provided great recommendations for places to eatJennifer2017-02-20T00:00:00Z
We had such a wonderful stay in Christopher's home. It was decorated so perfectly, very clean, and cozy. My friends and I were in town exploring wine country, and we couldn't have picked a better house to stay in! Directly across from a lovely winery, the front porch looked over the vineyard. The home was spacious and beautiful! Christopher was very hospitable and prompt with answering any questions I had during the stay! We had a wonderful weekend! (:Victoria2017-02-05T00:00:00Z
Thank you so much for your hospitality and a lovely stay in your warm, comfortable home! It was secluded and scenic, but fairly close to the Metro and nice restaurants and wineries nearby. I hope to come back to visit soon. Thank you, Christopher! You were the perfect host!Kim2017-01-23T00:00:00Z
Lovely little house in a perfect location for exploring the various vineyards of Northern Virginia. Everything was as described, the pictures on AirBnB actually don't do it justice! Close to the road but nonetheless quiet at night. Christopher is a most gracious host and made everything he could to ensure a pleasant stay for us.Filippo2016-05-16T00:00:00Z
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Casa/pis sencers
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Bed & Breakfast
Purcellville, Virginia, Estats Units
Very nice people, good communication. Unique classic building.Steven2016-12-19T00:00:00Z
We live in Purcellville and was having a graduation party for our daughter and heard about this listing from our neighborhood. We checked it out and fell in love with the house and accommodations. The hostess was friendly, talkative and generous. We booked the rooms for our family who were coming in from out of town. They absolutely fell in love with it as well. Hostess was fantastic!Brian2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay in central Purcelville close to shops and restaurants. Unique accommodation in furniture shop. Very comfortable and well equipped. We love this place! (our second visit)Matthew2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
Great place- Vickie really goes above and beyond to make you feel at home!Linda2017-04-01T00:00:00Z
What a fantastic place for a country getaway! My friend and I rode our bikes from Washington to Purcellville on the W&OD trail and stayed at this surprising furniture business turned B&B. It's a block from the trail, around the corner from several restaurants, and within easy walking or biking distance from four excellent micro brew pubs. The place exceeded our expectations, and the owner was super friendly and flexible. We're looking forward to a return visit!Jocelyn2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
Cute room in a beautiful furniture shop. Host is wonderful and we have stayed here many times.Hillary2017-01-14T00:00:00Z
The setup is adorable and prettier than the pictures do justice. We felt very welcome and at ease like it was our own home.Hilary2017-02-11T00:00:00Z
This place is a gem in downtown Purcellville. The host is delightful and very knowledgeable about the area.Pat2017-02-26T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Purcellville, Virginia, Estats Units
Another smooth stay! No issues. Great hosts!Doug2016-09-13T00:00:00Z
My boyfriend and I were in the area for a wedding and were very pleased with our stay. Patrick went above and beyond to be sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely reccommend staying here!Ivy2016-10-23T00:00:00Z
Our stay was very wonderful! We so appreciate the ability to come and go as we pleased. We were on a very tight schedule because we were heading to a wedding at the Belmont Country Club. This residence was a perfect location to attend the wedding. Everything was neat and clean and Tonka could not have been more of a sweetie pie!Emily2016-11-12T00:00:00Z
Cozy, comfortable, clean and inviting just like staying with family. Patrick and Joanna have a lovely home in a beautiful part of Leesburg! They were very accommodating and had great suggestions on local places to eat! We will be back to stay.. The wineries near there were amazing! Can't forget Tonk.. He made you feel at home as well. Definitely a new home away from home that we highly recommend! Thanks Patrick and Joanna for opening up your home to us!Matt2016-10-24T00:00:00Z
Loved this place! Beautiful house. Friendly couple. Easy communication. Just what I needed while in town for a wedding.Emily2016-11-06T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay. Exactly what I was looking for!Christy2016-10-07T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay with great hostsBenjamin 2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
They are Wonderful Hosts!!Benjamin 2017-03-07T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Leesburg, Virginia, Estats Units
Tine was very welcoming and wonderful to deal with. The room was clean and exactly how it was described in the description. We were wanting a place walking distance to the historic old town and close to some wineries. This definitely provided that! We had a wonderful experience and will be sure to go again!Megan2015-11-08T00:00:00Z
Time welcomed me via email when I booked and greeted me when I arrived. There was also a map of the local area in the room, and a sheet of paper as a guide to the property along with a key. She had water and cream waiting in the fridge. The Keurig had two K-cups. The space was clean and the bathroom had fresh towels. After a long week at a conference I was able to unwind while working and watching TV.Cosette2016-06-14T00:00:00Z
I rolled in at around 11 pm on a Tuesday, loopy from a long drive, and Tine graciously welcomed me as though I were a normally functioning human being. The studio and patio looked like a little fairy retreat in the night with the solar lawn lights and string lights Tine left on for me. I was in town to be in a friend's wedding party and on the go most of the time, but having this serene little hideout was an amazing opportunity to recharge in between festivities.Mimi2016-05-14T00:00:00Z
Wonderful weekend away! My friend and I biked out the W&OD trail from DC to Leesburg, stayed one night at Tine's, and headed back. Tine's room is very nice and clean. The patio is a wonderful spot for a cup of coffee on a sunny morning. I highly recommend it. Close to downtown Leesburg and the W&OD trail. Safe, nice neighborhood. Close to a 7/11 for any emergency snack. Warm shower and nice clean bathroom.Alex2016-04-10T00:00:00Z
Tine's place was perfect for our trip to Leesburg for a wedding. We were able to get in before the event and get ready in a quiet and comfortable room, and had no trouble getting back after. Great location for exploring Leesburg as well!Michael2016-11-06T00:00:00Z
Our stay at Tine's home was just what my wife and I were looking for. The room was exactly as described in the listing so there were no surprises. We particularly enjoyed the back patio; great spot. The location is very walkable and convenient and would recommend to anyone. It was our first Airbnb experience and was a wonderful alternative to staying in a hotel.MATT2015-07-26T00:00:00Z
The room was very private and spotless. We also had a lovely garden for our own private use. Great location near historical Leesburg. My wife and I did have some difficulty getting a good nights sleep on the sofa bed. Tine was a lovely hostess.Mark2016-10-04T00:00:00Z
Very nice place to stay. Very kind host.Ryan2015-04-02T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
Tipus de propietat
Leesburg, Virginia, Estats Units
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Habitació privada
Tipus de propietat
Aldie, Virginia, Estats Units
I'm so happy that I found this house on Airbnb. The hosts were warm, friendly and inviting. The private bedroom and bathroom were both spacious and clean. The bed was cozy and made for a great night's rest. The house is located in a quiet and safe community. I've already booked future dates and look forward to my next stay.Michelle2017-03-17T00:00:00Z
This room is very clean and enjoyable. There is a TV that has a NetFlix account. Ritesh was very accommodating and welcoming. For this amazing price, I totally recommend staying here.Majed2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
These people are great hosts. Kind and understanding. The place is comfortable, neat and clean and kept very nicely.Naim2017-03-18T00:00:00Z
Ritesh (and family) very warm and kind hosts. They took the time to show me to the space and familiarize me with everything. The space was as described in the listing and was a good value for the price. I would definitely recommend this listing, if you have need to stay in the area.Sandi2017-03-10T00:00:00Z
This place is a diamond in the rough. The neighborhood is emaculate, the family is wonderful, and the house is prestine. If you are on the fence, you should stay.Nick2017-03-20T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay the bed is comfy, you have your own bathroom very spacy and clean. Host very hospitality they will be available to assist you with a click of a button in your room. Would recommendedNguyen2017-03-04T00:00:00Z
Extremely nice place. Perfect for business travel.charles2017-04-03T00:00:00Z
It was a pleasant stay. Would definitely stay again if needed at the same price.NAVEEN2017-03-13T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Chantilly, Virginia, Estats Units
Evelyn's room was well equipped with a comfortable bed, desk, sizeable closet, fridge, and microwave. Snacks and drinks were provided, and there's even a coffeemaker if that's your thing. There are parking spaces as well so you don't really have to worry about where to park. It was a great experience and I would absolutely return in the future!Matt2016-02-26T00:00:00Z
Evelyn was a great host. Her home is quiet and clean. I definitely recommend her!!!Abby2016-09-26T00:00:00Z
Evelyn is the best host ever. She greeted me on arrival and gave a walk-through. Stock snacks, bottle water and juice is a pleasant surprise. Safe neighborhood and beautiful home. Great experience as my first Airbnb stay. Will definitely stay here when visiting Northern Virginia. Highly recommended. Salamat po!LOUIS2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
Very nice stay with lots of amenities. Really helpful with all the queries and had one of the best airbnb stay wth her.Mousumi2016-12-03T00:00:00Z
First off, Evelyn is a decent host and nice enough person. She has been known to go out of her way to accommodate. She even bought a new washer when I told her that hers wasn't doing the job! The problem came after I left. My original itinerary was $23/day for 90nights=$2071 I told Evelyn that I would be leaving 3 days early and that she is free to post the room after the 87th day. She told me that Airbnb wouldn't allow her to list the room as long as I am renting It within the Airbnb system. I told her that I would submit an alteration so she can list the place when I leave to do her a favor. After I left 3 days early and submitted the alteration, the new itinerary stated $(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN), which is $69 MORE than the original charge for 90 days. I was charged an additional $70. I did not give permission to change the original agreement from $23 a night to $25 a night and was just trying to do Evelyn a favor. I could have kept the listing as it was originally and left the room empty for 3 days and SAVED money if I would have known. Evelyn blatantly REFUSED to reimburse me for the extra charges, telling me that I should have consulted the "Early Termination Agreement." That is horrendous customer service and simply an insult. The case is currently being investigated by Airbnb.Steven2017-04-05T00:00:00Z
Great value!Whitwell2017-01-05T00:00:00Z
I live very satisfied to feel home. If you can prepare a little snow and ice salt is better, Saturday stairs ice, I can not get out.Thank you 。Leon2016-12-19T00:00:00Z
Great place, great host. Everything you could ask a host to provide was provided and I couldn't recommend this place enough!Nathan2016-12-09T00:00:00Z
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Habitació privada
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Casa adossada
Chantilly, Virginia, Estats Units
This place is beautiful and we were very happy we were able to stay here on our anniversary.Ron2016-10-16T00:00:00Z
We absolutely loved the Stone Cottage - everything was just as we had hoped for. We spent our time enjoying wine and good food. Kate is an amazing host and we hope to come back to enjoy more wine, apples, and lovely Bluemont in the near futureRaj2016-10-02T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. The bed was very comfortable. The shower was very nice - good water pressure, stayed hot long. The views were great! It was nice to have granola and fruit and coffee waiting for us in am. The winery and brewery on the property were so fun too. We had brunch at the winery Sunday. The bacon egg flatbread was delicious. We went to the town of purcelville for dinner twice. Magnolia mill and west end pub? Can't remember exact name. Both were great. The distillery in town was awesome too. We hiked the trails nearby. It was a fun relaxing weekend yet still plenty of stuff to do. Wifi worked great. Little chilly in the cottage at times but not bad. Will recommend to friends and family!Katie2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
The cottage is beautiful. We were attending my niece's wedding at the Vineyard. What a wonderful weekend. The only problem we had was the cottage was quite cold the first evening but we called and someone came and increased the temperature and the problem was resolved. This is definitely a place I would recommend. The view is gorgeous.Sadie,2016-11-20T00:00:00Z
Great place ,would recommend! !!Jason2016-09-25T00:00:00Z
The Stone Cottage at Bluemont is nothing short of amazing! My fiance and I spent the weekend soaking up the amazing views while enjoying Bluemont Wine and Dirt Farm Craft Beers. The sunsets and sunrises are truly breathtaking. Everything about the rustic yet elegant interior is perfect to unplug for the weekend. Kate was a fabulous host to work with, she always responded quickly and made sure everything was perfectly planned out. She also provided great recommendations for dinner and breakfast. You will not be disappointed with your stay at the cottage!Kristin2016-09-19T00:00:00Z
The "Beautiful" Stone Cottage at Bluemont is simply amazing! I absolutely LOVED it! There is a perfect blend of stone and wood work throughout the cottage and it is beautifully decorated as well; rustic chic. Oh, and the views are stunning! You are surrounding by apple trees and of course the grape vines .... its like your in the middle of a Monet painting! Please make sure you do a tasting and enjoy a bottle (or two) at Bluemont Vineyard. A huge thank you to Kate for making us feel so at home! The little touches were so welcoming. The granola, fresh picked apples, coffee, tea, apple juice and water were so very much appreciated. I just wish we had more time to spend there and relax on the stone patio and enjoy the view with the gliding chairs. That being said; I hope to return to The Stone Cottage for a long weekend; so that I may thoroughly enjoy everything it has to offer. Thanks again Kate for sharing your beautiful Stone Cottage with us and making us feel so at home. Gina XOGina2016-09-20T00:00:00Z
We would HIGHLY recommend this place! It was the perfect romantic get-away for our anniversary. The cottage couldn't have been more beautiful, and the sunrises were amazing (and could be seen from the bed, which is in the loft area, once we opened the curtains). Kate was a very good host - great with communication, gave us good dinner recommendations, and had nice touches including fresh fruit from the orchard, milk, juice, and granola, and a few coupons for local attractions. The Bluemont area is charming as well. We enjoyed a walk on the road below the cottage, then up to the tasting room up the hill. We visited the general store in town and had fun exploring nearby Purcelville, Leesburg, and Harper's Ferry (though the cottage was so great, we could have spent the whole time there, reading, resting, and reconnecting, and would been content).Darla2016-10-19T00:00:00Z
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HSBC's profit fell in the first quarter of this year as the bank set aside $440m (£270m) to pay for payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling and other costs rose sharply.
The charge for PPI was lower than expected after Lloyds and Barclays made provisions totalling £4.2bn for the costs of compensating customers.
HSBC's chief executive, Stuart Gulliver, said the charge was "a reasonable stab" at the bank's costs, adding: "We stopped writing this stuff at the beginning of 2007."
Some banks continued selling PPI for a number of years after HSBC ditched the product.
Profit before tax fell 14 per cent to $4.9bn in the first quarter – Mr Gulliver's debut reporting period as chief executive after winning a bitter boardroom battle late last year.
He is due to set out his strategy for cutting costs and stripping out underperforming businesses in a keenly awaited investor day tomorrow.
Yesterday's results showed a marked contrast between the bank's booming emerging-markets businesses and developed countries such as the UK.
Profits rose 25 per cent in Asia excluding Hong Kong and by 29 per cent in Latin America. By contrast, profits fell by 65 per cent in Europe and by 60 per cent in North America.
Including PPI, $78m for cancelled US technology projects and other one-offs, costs rose 16 per cent to $10.4bn.
Mr Gulliver said he was stepping up efforts to cut spending after the cost-income ratio jumped to 60.9 per cent, including one-off charges.
It could take two or three years to cut the ratio to about 50 per cent and there was little the bank could do about staff costs, he said.
"To the extent to which it's wage pressure, we're stuck with it," he told analysts. "Everyone has woken up to the fact there is more GDP growth [in emerging markets] than in Europe or the US" and there was a battle for good staff, he added.
HSBC's rival in Asian markets, Standard Chartered, said last week that it reduced its headcount by 800 in the first quarter to limit staff costs.
HSBC's profits fell despite a $1.4bn reduction in loan impairments to $2.38bn – the lowest since the second quarter of 2006, shortly before spiralling losses at HSBC's US Household business alerted the world to the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
Cost increases were combined with revenues down 5 per cent from a year earlier. Lower income from the US consumer finance business, smaller balances on credit cards and reduced investment banking activity were to blame.
In the first quarter of 2011, HSBC took an extra $400m of charges at its troubled US business, mainly because of the slower-than-expected housing market recovery.
The bank announced increased lending in the first quarter. Asked if the bank was worried about taking on too much risk, Mr Gulliver said: "We're all over it."
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Given that ever since he slipped into his first sarong he has been playing so much of it as if it was a Stradivarius, and he was Yehudi Menuhin, it is hardly surprising that so much of the media has gone along with the stupefying claim David Beckham yesterday made to a blank-faced interviewer on the coast-to-coast breakfast show Good Morning America.
The lady really wanted to know where David and Victoria would be doing most of their shopping but the new right winger of LA Galaxy insisted that he was there to discuss his "amazing challenge". It was to conquer something which for the last 40-odd years has been described, with ever growing desperation, "soccer's last frontier". First indications are that the chances of the former Real Madrid reserve becoming football's answer to Daniel Boone are already looking remote, the Los Angeles Times, which most days buries soccer in the vicinity of high school lacrosse, reporting an early attack of "Beckham fatigue".
Anyone who knows anything about America and its obsession with home-grown sports will tell you that when the distaff half of the population has been reminded of the "cuteness" of Beckham and the spending habits of Posh - neither are unique in a city where it seems almost every hairdressing assistant and gas station attendant is a veteran of at least one screen test - the prematurely faded soccer star will have to line up at the back of a vast army of All-American heroes.
Mega American sports figures cannot live by mere celebrity. Michael Jordan invaded the hearts of the nation with astonishing athleticism and not by hanging out for the benefit of the paparazzi - and nor would Dennis Rodman's habit of wearing slinky little cocktail dresses and make-up have earned him an inch of newsprint if he hadn't also led the NBA in rebounds for seven straight years.
Sports stars have to be precisely that. They have to shine at what they do best. They have to thrill and enchant with their deeds on the field. In America not even George Best, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer and Dennis Bergkamp - as a top draw in the 1994 American World Cup - have been able to do that. Where does that put Beckham after you have digested the "spin" and what yesterday were emerging as somewhat inflated financial numbers? Sooner or later it has to be in something of a cultural pickle.
"Soccer" has always been a long shot in America because it simply doesn't hit the right emotional buttons. American sport is territorial, high-scoring and ultimately macho. Beckham's advisers would be wise to seek out and destroy the footage which showed their man weeping so copiously when he was pulled out of the England team at a vital stage of the last World Cup. American sportsmen don't cry. The tradition runs back far beyond maybe the hardest man who ever played in the National Football League, the Chicago linebacker Dick Butkus.
One team-mate once said: "One day we were having a discussion in the locker room about who the CIA would line up if it was ever decided to assassinate the Russian president. Unsurprisingly, Butkus got every vote."
When some shell-shocked players were returning to O'Hare Airport after a thrashing at Soldier Field, a car drove into the back of the team bus. One of the vanquished groaned, "It's Butkus".
The old soldier Marshal Foch went straight to the heart of American sport when he watched a gridiron battle between the army and the navy at Veterans Field in Philadelphia. "My God," he declared, "it has everything. It's like war." Soccer, of course, is not a war game, at least it's not supposed to be and certainly isn't when Beckham plays it.
When Butkus gave a rare interview he didn't lard it with the word "amazing". Here is a typical, and rather unBeckhamesque fragment: "Every time I play a game I want to play it as though it is my last one. I could get hurt and that would be it for keeps. I wouldn't want my last game to be a lousy one.
"Some people think I have to get down on all fours to eat my couple of pounds of red meat every day. Others say my first coach taught me to walk upright and that I have an agent to do my reading and writing. But people who really know me know I can read a little. I move my lips sometimes but I can read things on a second-grade level - like newspapers. I don't need a rubber stamp to give an autograph."
Butkus may have had the odd psychopathic tendency but he understood what appealed to the hard-core American sports fan. It was vigour and pride and that hatred of being seen to give less than you have at the highest level of sport. This is the problem with Beckham's ludicrously hyped journey away from those places where the game is played at a serious level.
Nobody can blame him for choosing the softest and best rewarded option. It is his choice, his statement about what football means to him. But then not even Beckham can have it both ways. He cannot dress up a retreat into an "amazing challenge", however much drivel is shovelled behind his cause.
He says he has lived the football dream but the more you look at his track record the more you see that it is a perfectly crafted fantasy. His marketability declined in Madrid because it is a city which knows about football, supremely, which, sooner or later, was always going to draw a line between publicity and achievement. For Real fans, mindful of the tradition of Di Stefano, Puskas and Kopa, there was always going to be a point when Beckham had to put flesh on his personal legends, to do something more than display the last of his viable wares, his ability to strike the ball.
When faced with low-calibre defences, Beckham might indeed profit from such skill again, but then anyone who happened to be in America will remember how fleeting was the impact when Best, who was generally drinking himself insensible at the time, produced a flash of his old glory by running through almost an entire team to score.
Certainly, we can be sure that Old Trafford, Beckham's hunting ground in that time when his primary instinct was to play football to the limit of his considerable ability rather than develop the brand, will follow his American odyssey with no more than a regretful shrug.
One reason will be the preoccupation with revived challenges - authentic ones that will explore all the gifts of such likely lads as Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo and those of Beckham's old team-mates who have stayed the course, who continue to operate at the limit of their powers, the magnificently committed Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville.
For the moment, though, the greatest fascination inevitably surrounds Henrik Larsson, who while four years older than Beckham, shares Butkus' distaste for the idea of playing one last lousy game. Larsson could have walked away more cleanly, more triumphantly than any major footballer in history, after his exquisite contribution to Barcelona's Champions' League final victory at the Stade de France last spring. Instead, he decided to have one last season in his native Sweden for his old club Helsingborgs, and now it seems certain United will press for him to stay at Old Trafford at least until the end of the season.
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2015-16 Regular Season Record: 29-53
2015-16 Regular Season Achievements: 2nd: Free Throw Attempts. 4th: Free Throw %. 5th: 2-Point Attempts. 7th: Field Goal%. 8th: Assists.
Leading Scorer: Andrew Wiggins, 20.7
Leading Rebounder: Karl-Anthony Towns, 10.5
A team with back-to-back Rookies of the Year is expected to make the playoffs at some point, and to the naked eye, and summing up the Wolves talent on paper, this year seems to be it. Besides their ROY(s), they added in the draft the best playmaker at the guard position and the best perimeter defender. It's a long leap for Kris Dunn to become the third Timberwolves player who wins ROY. There is too much talent on this team for him to get the adequate amount of possessions. But his teammates bode well for Dunn's learning curve. They have been where Dunn wants to go, and very recently. The Timberwolves are still a young team.
In the off-season, the Wolves upped their front court game with veteran Jordan Hill who is a rebounder and post scorer, primarily mid-range. Hill had his best year playing for the Lakers in 2014-15, 12.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, career highs.. Also helping the front court is Cole Aldrich who did amazing work for the Clippers when Blake Griffin was out the lineup for most of the second half of the season.
Their biggest pickup up was Tom Thibodeau, the defensive genius. He is exactly what the Wolves need. They were 28th in field goal % defense, 28th in 2-point field goal % defense. Furthermore, they were 20th in offensive rebounding, 28th in defensive rebounding and 29th in total rebounding.
Considering that the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA last season, things are bound to look up with Tom Thibodeau, right? Maybe.
Hill and Aldrich should help the rebounding numbers but neither one has the explosive quickness to rotate on pick and rolls and defend in the paint.
The T-wolves are still a very young team with the bulk of their roster still in the developmental stage. Andrew Wiggins followed up his ROY with a solid second season but he still is a horrible three point shooter, 30.0%, which makes him easy to defend in late game situations.
Karl Anthony Towns delivered on his promise.Towns can rebound, score from the left or right and protect the rim. He's a talented passer with superior court vision. He is good at the free throw line, great in the locker room. He is everything you want a #1 pick to be, except like all #1 picks he had peaks and valleys. He will be expected to cross the 20-10 threshold this season. If last year was Towns baptism by fire year, this year will be Towns taking his game to a near veteran level, fueled by the pressure year.
Suddenly, the Wolves have expectations lording over them, this talented young core. But the Ricky Rubio elephant in the room haunts them. Trade him? Keep him? Let Kris Dunn take charge?
Their young team with a new coach will go out and make mistakes and learn from their mistakes but will that guide them into the playoffs?
I'm skeptical.
Zach LaVine is another promising Wolves talent. LaVine's 45.2% and 38.9% from three was a nice sophomore stat line. Is he moved into the starting lineup and Wiggins is rotated back to the small forward? Like Towns, and unlike Wiggins, LaVine is a player with tons of charisma whose enjoyment of the game is infectious. His weakest spot is his defense and with Thibs that should get better quickly. He has the potential with his length to create perimeter havoc if he devotes himself to it but it's hard to tell if he just wants the aahs…and oohs that come from his spectacular dunks and nothing but net scores, or if he wants to be an exceptional NBA player.
One of the most improved players last year was second year guard/forward Shabazz Muhammad. He shot 46.5% but his three point shooting was dismal, 28.9%. A positive, Muhammad played all 82 games, the first such mark of his career. His energy off the bench was palpable.
It's easy to forget the Wolves have Kevin Garnett. He is worth his salary in what he provides as a leader. Elsewhere, Garnett has been stricken with the kind of game older players have once their athleticism erodes. It's kind of sad, though. You look at Garnett now and miss who he used to be. Has it been that long since he won a title? Yes. Eight years.
All these parts have individual merit but do they fit together? It will be Thibs job to somehow make it all work.
The Timberwolves December opens up with a home game against the Spurs. Then the Raptors, Pistons, Warriors, Bulls, Rockets, Suns and Hawks. Five of the games are at home. The first thing a young team has to do is beat the good teams at home. After this series of games we will have an idea of what the Wolves are this season. And what they are not.
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