A review by josiahdegraaf
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee

5.0

Really excellent book on writing. McKee covers a lot, and some of the advice is more relevant for film than for prose, but most advice was very compatible. McKee has a good hand on what makes for good storytelling and I found myself underlining a lot in this book. A few parts of this book were a bit unclear, especially when McKee was explaining the different systems he used, but even then I was able to glean a fair bit out of it. And I also feel like when I eventually re-read this book, I'll understand his systems a good bit more.

Anyways, this is a fantastic book on storytelling and one I'd definitely recommend. A meaty book that leaves you with a lot to ponder.

Rating: 4.5 Stars (Excellent).