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How Fiction Works (Tenth Anniversary Edition): Updated and Expanded10th anniversary revised edition with new Introduction How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power. Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do we mean when we say we know a fictional character? What constitutes a telling detail? When is a metaphor
10th anniversary revised edition with new Introduction
How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction--an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power. Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do we mean when we say we know a fictional character? What constitutes a telling detail? When is a metaphor successful? Is Realism realistic? Why do some literary conventions become dated while others stay fresh? James Wood ranges widely, from Homer to Make Way for Ducklings, from the Bible to John le Carr , and his book is both a study of the techniques of fiction-making and an alternative history of the novel. Playful and profound, How Fiction Works will be enlightening to writers, readers, and anyone else interested in what happens on the page.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 08/07/2018
ISBN: 9781250183927
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.20h x 4.60w x 1.00d
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect for early speech skills
Format: Board book
Our first child was speech delayed, so we're hitting the ground running this time with our 1 year old. This Imitation Book is PERFECT for introducing those early gestures and words to your little ones. There are interactive pages (like a door for knocking on and bubbles to pop) that really help your child engage with the book. Also, our 3 year old loves it right alongside his little brother! We also picked up the other 2 books in this collection to help aid in those early language skills.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
As an SLP I love this simple engaging book
Format: Board book
Speech path here. I love this book. It was one of my son’s favorites and what I used to help him produce more words from 1-2years. He was my slowest to talk but loved the engaging sounds in this book. It’s simple but you can add a lot of info or new comments each time you read it with encouragement for your kiddo to produce simple early developing sounds. I utilized pausing with it too to tie my son the chance to produce the sounds. I gift it often now! Just wish it was a tadddd cheaper.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fun and interactive.
Format: Board book
My one-year-old granddaughter loves this little book. There's no story, but it's interactive and fun, and the illustrations are cute and colorful. She enjoys doing all the things on the pages - knocking, waving, blowing, etc.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very engaging
Format: Board book
This is a fantastic book - it really helped my daughter engage with our reading and learn new words. She picked up on the imitations very quickly. This is one of our favorite books!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fun!
Format: Board book
This is the best book.. My baby started giving reaction for things if she hears the words outsides.. She loves to react in every pages.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026