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A review by nikshelby
The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture by Gail Carriger
5.0
2020 Oct: Brilliant analysis and explanation of a structure that we all love - but didn't know that we knew...
Most books on the craft of story primarily focus on Campbell's "Hero's Journey."
However, that is not the only "chassis" that has provided a familiar guide over the centuries.
Ignored by scholars, misunderstood by us all, Gail Carriger has finally given us the flashlight we need to see into the dark of story structure.
I've been anticipating the release of this excellent nonfiction work for awhile...and Carriger's book has exceeded all of my expectations.
Seeking to write a novel and are unsure about the structure principles that might aid you? Read Heroine's Journey. Fan of movies, comic books, and novels - and you'd like to better understand what it is that you enjoy? Read Heroine's Journey. Seeking a scholarly work on narrative structure that is actually accessible and understandable? Read Heroine's Journey.
2020 Sept 27 - I just needed to take a moment to say just how much I’m enthralled with “Heroine’s Journey.”
I’ve been anticipating it for a few years, after listening to our favorite AuthorBeast discuss some of this narrative on a podcast. I went searching for more information - and not finding it anywhere. And then...the ever-delightful Miss Gail, herself, finally provided the guidance we needed on our quest. (and her book is a more pleasant treasure than the search of Isis!).
I haven’t completed this brilliant nonfiction yet (though I began on the day I received my preordered copy), because I’m taking my time to savor it, and take notes, and apply it to my favorite stories, and talk about it, and think about it. Anybody else need to burble like me?
Thank you, Gail Carriger, for being an author - and sharing your knowledge and talents.
Most books on the craft of story primarily focus on Campbell's "Hero's Journey."
However, that is not the only "chassis" that has provided a familiar guide over the centuries.
Ignored by scholars, misunderstood by us all, Gail Carriger has finally given us the flashlight we need to see into the dark of story structure.
I've been anticipating the release of this excellent nonfiction work for awhile...and Carriger's book has exceeded all of my expectations.
Seeking to write a novel and are unsure about the structure principles that might aid you? Read Heroine's Journey. Fan of movies, comic books, and novels - and you'd like to better understand what it is that you enjoy? Read Heroine's Journey. Seeking a scholarly work on narrative structure that is actually accessible and understandable? Read Heroine's Journey.
2020 Sept 27 - I just needed to take a moment to say just how much I’m enthralled with “Heroine’s Journey.”
I’ve been anticipating it for a few years, after listening to our favorite AuthorBeast discuss some of this narrative on a podcast. I went searching for more information - and not finding it anywhere. And then...the ever-delightful Miss Gail, herself, finally provided the guidance we needed on our quest. (and her book is a more pleasant treasure than the search of Isis!).
I haven’t completed this brilliant nonfiction yet (though I began on the day I received my preordered copy), because I’m taking my time to savor it, and take notes, and apply it to my favorite stories, and talk about it, and think about it. Anybody else need to burble like me?
Thank you, Gail Carriger, for being an author - and sharing your knowledge and talents.