2770 - Dissecting the Novel - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (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 love will enjoy this class.
Please note: Do not read the book until the instructor gives directions. Also, this course is offered in the classroom at 10am or 1pm on Zoom. They will be taught separately. Sign-up accordingly.
Book needed: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Amazon.com: The Rose Code: A Novel eBook : Quinn, Kate: Kindle Store