Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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In this video I discuss the different elements that can either make a long book an epic favorite or a huge disappointment. I picked out 4 science fiction books to focus on: Empire of Silence, Ilium, Otherland: City of Golden Shadow, and Pandora's Star but these components could be relevant to fantasy or any other genre.

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00:00 - Long Books
01:53 – Pacing
05:08 – POVs
07:30 – Providing Information 1
08:23 – Differences Between Sci-Fi and Fantasy
09:03 – Providing Information 2
11:06 – Prose
11:45 – Conclusion
12:11 – Patron Pick of the Month

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