This book is mindblowing. The absolute best book I have read about story analysis and craft--clear, tons of examples, thought provoking, ready to use tools, brusque and objective. I'd also say it's more than just for writers; anyone who would like to be better at analyzing and critiquing media (fiction or not) can definitely apply these lessons and concepts. I need to buy a hard copy ASAP and get cracking on those revision exercises!

I really enjoyed learning about non-western narrative structured and non-conflict based stories. I read a lot of Japanese fiction, so I'm excited to go into it with a better understanding of what to look for.