Short, Not Always Sweet
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A mystery novel can be like a leisurely seven-course dinner, while a short story is more like a quick snack. Of course, sometimes that long, long dinner can be as stomach-churning as watching James Carville attempt to be endearing, while that little lunch can be as satisfying as overhearing two people talking about your irresistible sexual magnetism.
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