In a series of letters, Vargas Llosa opens up the structure of the novel form and examines its inner workings, using examples from world literature. His love of literature and empathy for the young writer shine through. After 132 pages of insight, he concludes, “My dear friend: what I am trying to say is that you should forget everything you‘ve read in my letters about the structure of the novel, and just sit down and write.” 😆 #writersoflitsy