Thrilling!

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When I first read the synopsis of The Plot, I was immediately intrigued. The concept of a washed up writer struggling to finish something that people would want to read (and failing) using the unforgettable plot a former—and now deceased—student shared with him is so interesting.

The beginning was engaging, and I think the set up built up this anticipation for the reader to wonder what this unforgettable and never-before-done plot was. I had many guesses, but none of mine were right so I was surprised when it was revealed. There was another plot twist that I did predict, but it wasn’t that much of a bummer because I was shocked by the other one. Jacob as a character was hard to root for because of his need to explain his actions and defend himself to the end. I wish he hadn’t been so righteous, but maybe that was the point the author was trying to make.

My favorite part of the book was the commentary on the literary world behind the scenes. As a reader and reviewer, I don’t really think too much of what goes on in the process of publishing besides the writing and the editing. Jacob has to attend many marketing meetings and the book tours and other things other than the actual writing and I thought that was all super interesting.

Overall, if you’re looking for an academic-type thriller with an interesting plot twist, The Plot would be a solid read.