A review by sfbookgirl
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Plot is two books for the price of one! I enjoyed The Plot for its quick pace and its focus on the literary world. Jacob Finch Boner was once a famous author whose first book was an instant bestseller. Now working as an instructor for an MFA program, Jacob encounters a student named Evan Parker who arrogantly proclaims that he doesn’t need Jacob’s assistance because he has the best idea for a plot. 
 
When Jacob later learns that Evan died, Jacob does what any writer would do…he writes the book Evan never got the chance to write. While riding the high of his new success, Jacob receives a startling email with the note, “You are a thief.” I enjoyed reading snippets of Jacob’s aka Evan’s book throughout The Plot, but I suggest not going in with high expectations for Evan's "best plot ever." That said, The Plot was still a thrilling read that is set in a world avid readers will enjoy. 
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