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#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Fiction Writing Made Easy

CHAPTER

Analyzing the Opening Scene

The hosts analyze the effectiveness and structure of the opening scene of the book, discussing its intrigue, narrative voice, and central question. They explore the value change, crisis, and consequences in the chapter, as well as the grounding of the main character. They also examine the use of prologues in storytelling and emphasize the importance of a valid reason for including one.

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