The Ingredients Of A Good Thriller
by Chris Wood
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Author: Chris WoodEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-11-17
ISBN: 1906669007
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: LDB Publishing
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Summary: 5 Stars
Chris Wood's slender 221 page soft cover book `The Ingredients Of A Good Thriller' is a highly readable and surprisingly entertaining exploration of the necessary elements the would be novelist must consider when sitting down to write a good thriller. Understanding our human fascination for mystery, intrigue and justice he succinctly covers the major and minor categories found within this literary genre pointing out the necessary, optional and open-ended components to producing a successful and memorable novel.
Positing the all important question "what grabs the attention", Mr. Wood enhances his ideas and concepts by comparing the material with examples from well known books, feature films and television series. Personally I enjoyed this approach and believe in doing so he successfully illuminated and brought to life his ideas. It also served the purpose of keeping the reader focused and interested from beginning to end.
`The Ingredients Of A Good Thriller' is a useful, pragmatic, insightful and enjoyable read whether you plan to become a novelist or not. Maybe it's not the ultimate sourcebook for the novice writer, but it's certainly a solid place to begin.
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