A Prayer for Owen Meany
Although he is convincing in his appraisal of the tragedy of Vietnam and in his religious philosophizing, "Irving's storytelling skills have gone seriously astray in this contrived, preachy, tedious tale of the eponymous Owen Meany, a latter-day prophet and Christ-like figure who dies a martyr after having inspired true Christian belief in the narrator Johnny Wheelwright," warned. - Publishers Weekly
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Lessons From Chuck
Establishing Your Authority
by Chuck Palahiuk
Two principal methods for building a narrative voice readers will believe in. Discover the 'Heart Method' and the 'Head Method' and how to employ each to greatest effect.
For three years, Chuck submitted original craft lessons; 36 essays to improve your writing. This was his first essay in this series and is provided here free, for the month of September!
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