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disislavydra's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
4.0
I find this book's language a bit thick and dry, and it takes effort to get the author's point sometimes. A lot of concepts and techniques could use more detailed explanation with more examples. However, the amount of knowledge and analysis of a single topic "Dialogue..." provides is incredibly valuable. It goes far beyond the typical advises like "have conflict" and "let the characters speak in a unique way". It dissects dialogue from multiple angles, from the very surface level (how should your characters' speech differ) to the very depths I doubt many authors go while writing (breaking scenes down to beats with detailed changes in conflict and underlying values). It is a burst of knowledge I wish I had when I was just starting writing, but I doubt I would've appriciated back then.
henrismum's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
Take away: Good and useful information, but laborious.
Narration: Robert McKee - The author narrates the book himself which has some disadvantages, but eventually I got used to McKee's voice.
Normal Speed - Accelerated Speed (1.1 to 1.25)
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Series - Non Series - Non-Fiction - Author
Listening to this book was a chore.
I'm glad I listened to this book.
I didn't want this book to end.
I could not wait to be done with this book.
Average, but better than anything I've written.
Narration: Robert McKee - The author narrates the book himself which has some disadvantages, but eventually I got used to McKee's voice.
Listening to this book was a chore.
I'm glad I listened to this book.
I could not wait to be done with this book.
shu_long's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning. I read this through the library on a recommendation and now I need to go buy my own copy to keep on hand.
martinezcorno's review against another edition
4.0
The more you penetrate the mysteries of your own humanity, the more
you’re able to understand the humanity of others and the unique ways they express it. As your self-awareness grows, you will discover you can be many people. You can create them, act them, and speak in their voices. “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
you’re able to understand the humanity of others and the unique ways they express it. As your self-awareness grows, you will discover you can be many people. You can create them, act them, and speak in their voices. “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
odland's review against another edition
Meno utile di Story. In generale boh, l'approccio accademico/strutturalista al dialogo mi lascia un po' scettico
quinndm's review against another edition
4.0
Robert McKee's skill to dissect and teach scriptwriting and dialogue is masterful. I have read many books on both subjects, but McKee's are always the most insightful and the most educational because of his tremendous insight and examples.
jetjaguar124's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
This is a pretty competent how-to on dialogue. I can't say it provides incredible insights for those who are well studied in the craft of writing, but it is nevertheless useful to see some basics laid out in plain speech.
I should deduct a full star though for McKee's claim that Jurassic Park III is the most well written of the franchise.
I should deduct a full star though for McKee's claim that Jurassic Park III is the most well written of the franchise.