What the work is, not what the work is about. See handout Genre headings for fiction. If a character has appeared prominently in 3 or more works, a character can be established. Can only use if it has been added to the LC authority file. Need title of 3 books that character is in.
Many patrons like to read fiction that is set in a particular place.
These headings should be in the proper form. Can also add places to topical headings if they can be divided geographically. Topical Assign all topical headings that are appropriate. Be consistent when assigning fiction subject headings. When assigning subject headings check the database for the same title or similar titles.