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“In novels you're able to occupy character's internal thoughts and it's really hard to do in a film or a TV show. When you're reading a character's thoughts or when it's in first person, you're reading kind of their own story, so you have the opportunity to see what makes that character complex or complicated. And to me that's what the whole point of fiction is.”

Quote by Joe Meno

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Joe Meno is an American novelist born in 1974. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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