3052 - Dissecting the Novel: The Godfather by Mario Puzo (June Converse)
Course Description
Instructor: June Converse
What makes a bestseller a bestseller? Is it the plot or the characters or some mystical combination? Is there some subliminal expectation readers have that bestsellers exploit? Does it have to do with progressive escalation or our desire to escape from reality. Maybe it’s schadenfreude? In this class, we read one bestselling novel and try to find that mystical power. We look at plot and arcs and marketing. We put on the hat of author, character, reader, and publisher. It’s a book club on steroids. And, like magic, what you learn applies to all stories (TV, movies, books) and makes every experience that much deeper. Readers, writers, and any story lovers will enjoy this class. Buy the book, but do not read ahead.
Book selection for this class: The Godfather by Mario Puzo https://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Mario-Puzo/dp/0451205766