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Writing Science Fiction Fantasy
ASIN: 0312089260
PR_ID: #108758
Writing Science Fiction Fantasy   (Rated: ASR)
    Product Type: Book
    Review Content Rated: ASR
    Reviewed By: Patricia Gilliam
    Review Creation Date: 01-15-07 5:54pm
    Review Last Modified: 01-15-07 5:54pm

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  Summary of this Book...

Basically, this book is a collection of advice from various sci-fi authors, including many articles by Issac Asimov (for movie buffs like me, the man who wrote "I, Robot," which I thought was a really interesting movie.)

  This type of Book is good for...

There's a lot of good tips about character and setting development. The authors try to pull in examples from different genres and demonstrate how the same themes can carry over into sci-fi.

  I especially liked...

The tips on how to create the environment first and then place your characters into it.

  I didn't like...

Some of the sections get highly technical, bringing in complicated elements of physics, anthropology, economics--it's useful info but sometimes hard to follow.

  When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...

Edit some of my previous stories because of what I learned could help them.

  I recommend this Book because...

There's a lot of useful information that will help your stories become more real.

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Writing Science Fiction Fantasy