How Fiction Works

In How Fiction Works, acclaimed critic James Wood explores the essence of storytelling, examining concepts like style, realism, and the nuances that define narrative. Drawing on a wide range of literary works from Homer to David Foster Wallace, Wood distills two decades of insight into an engaging philosophy of the novel. This thought-provoking audiobook offers listeners a step-by-step journey into the fundamental elements of fiction, presented with wit and clarity, and has garnered significant acclaim from major literary publications.