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A book about writing a book with an undeniable plot. How very meta. The premise of the book is intriguing, and the idea of "stealing" a story from another person who is unable to complete it is ethically murky and very tempting. We get to hear the story of Jake coming across this amazing plot, taking it as his own when the owner dies an untimely death and potentially getting found out. We also get to read excerpts from the book he writes, being able to judge for ourselves whether it deserves the approbation it receives.
The way the author describes how a "spark" chooses a writer, the responsibility of the writer to carry it to fruition, and how that story may choose another writer in order to be told if need be, is the exact same way Elizabeth Gilbert described the inspiration process in [b:Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear|24453082|Big Magic Creative Living Beyond Fear|Elizabeth Gilbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1451446242l/24453082._SY75_.jpg|44044797]. In Big Magic, this idea transferred from one person to another subconsciously, while Jake obtained the plot of his story more directly.
The pacing of the book was clever, as we discover the plot of the book at the same time we learn about the potential person behind the threatening messages. I also enjoyed reading about Athens, GA and UGA, as that is where I spent 10 years of my childhood. The ending was a little predictable but still packed a punch. Very enjoyable read overall.
The way the author describes how a "spark" chooses a writer, the responsibility of the writer to carry it to fruition, and how that story may choose another writer in order to be told if need be, is the exact same way Elizabeth Gilbert described the inspiration process in [b:Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear|24453082|Big Magic Creative Living Beyond Fear|Elizabeth Gilbert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1451446242l/24453082._SY75_.jpg|44044797]. In Big Magic, this idea transferred from one person to another subconsciously, while Jake obtained the plot of his story more directly.
The pacing of the book was clever, as we discover the plot of the book at the same time we learn about the potential person behind the threatening messages. I also enjoyed reading about Athens, GA and UGA, as that is where I spent 10 years of my childhood. The ending was a little predictable but still packed a punch. Very enjoyable read overall.