To be honest... I have a lot of difficulty with female characters. I usually male-identify, and tend to be a lot harsher on my own sex when it comes to characterization. Not to say that there aren't some amazingly kickass girls out there, though. *l*
Recently I read a book who's female lead had me gritting my teeth for some reason (though looking back, if a male had been carrying on in the same way, I would've still been on edge) and I had to write myself a list of cool heroines to convince myself that my sex isn't a lost cause. It was on hand, so I just copied a few here.
Aeryn Sun, Zaahn, and Chiana (Farscape): Lovely for all different reasons (ranging from simply badass, to otherworldly, to roguish) able to hold up against, and most of the time completely surpass, the abilities of the guys on board.
Grannies Weatherwax and Ogg (Discworld) I really don't think I need to explain this one.
Samantha Carter (Stargate): Kind of started out as the Token chick, but you really feel the hole she leaves when she's not there. Plus, she's a Doctor, a Captain (later, Colonel) a pilot, and a whole lot more things.
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Recently I read a book who's female lead had me gritting my teeth for some reason (though looking back, if a male had been carrying on in the same way, I would've still been on edge) and I had to write myself a list of cool heroines to convince myself that my sex isn't a lost cause. It was on hand, so I just copied a few here.
Aeryn Sun, Zaahn, and Chiana (Farscape): Lovely for all different reasons (ranging from simply badass, to otherworldly, to roguish) able to hold up against, and most of the time completely surpass, the abilities of the guys on board.
Grannies Weatherwax and Ogg (Discworld) I really don't think I need to explain this one.
Samantha Carter (Stargate): Kind of started out as the Token chick, but you really feel the hole she leaves when she's not there. Plus, she's a Doctor, a Captain (later, Colonel) a pilot, and a whole lot more things.