A review by lightningmc_logyn
Letters to a Young Novelist by Mario Vargas Llosa

challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

5.0

Amazingly insightful, inspiring, and informative. I loved reading this and took so many notes! A bit dense and hard to get through at times, despite it only being 130 pages. 
Llosa breaks down the fundamentals of writing into practical advice, all whilst acknowledging the inexplicable magic that is born as a result of passionate writing. I enjoyed the format being addressed to the reader, it created a supportive atmosphere. 
I loved it and helped me so much with ideas for my own novel and writing projects. I need to buy a copy so that I may refer back to this for forever.