A review by ben_jammin
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

This book followed the philosophy of one of it's more unlikeable characters: that novels are supposed to be purely plot-driven. I didn't really care what happened to Jake himself, I just wanted the "plot" to be revealed.
The twist at the end was interesting, but all the call-backs were a bit heavy-handed. At some points, I found myself wishing I could read Jake's book rather that The Plot, but I think the ending brought me back around on this desire.
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