The holographic novel (also called a holonovel) was a holographic program which, like its ancient counterpart, had a story with a protagonist, characters and a plot. Each character was a hologram, however, a person could play a character instead on a holodeck or in a holosuite, if programmed. The clothing and facial attributes (for example, beards, swords, wooden legs) were holographically added to one's body, if necessary, enabling a person to look the part without any real physical modifications. Holonovels did not replace the traditional writing of novels, as in the 23rd century books were still written. Holonovels, however, were like the "movie versions" of novels, in which anyone could reenact their favorite book. Captain Jean-Luc Picard was a well-known fan of the Dixon Hill holonove