Brian Jay Corrigan
Autor(a) de The Poet of Loch Ness
About the Author
Brian Jay Corrigan is full professor of Renaissance literature at North Georgia State University.
Obras por Brian Jay Corrigan
Associated Works
Research Opportunities in Renaissance Drama XXXI (1992) — Contribuidor — 1 exemplar
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I can’t discuss the gimmicks without disclosing plot. I do think they border on gimmicks, though, and I know that is a derogatory term, but that’s my opinion. I did feel manipulated and almost lied to at times, and part of that feeling is attributable to the fact that the author uses an omniscient viewpoint for about a third of the novel, and we are inside the head of some of the characters who are keeping secrets, without those secrets being revealed to the reader. Not as bad as lying to the reader, but I still felt manipulated by the time it was all over - not the pleasant reading experience the author intended, I think.
I still recommend it though, and I highly recommend Dr. Corrigan’s workshop and his book on writing the novel. He has some excellent insight into the novel that I have not seen elsewhere, especially on focus, narrative drive, and subordination.… (mais)