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Well, my dear fellow, if you say so. But who is the…

“Well, my dear fellow, if you say so. But who is the Botticelli murderer?’ ‘I don’t know.’ ‘But you must know by now, my dear fellow,’ said the Major plaintively. ‘We’re practically at the end of the book.’ All” quote by Edmund Crispin
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““Well, my dear fellow, if you say so. But who is the Botticelli murderer?’ ‘I don’t know.’ ‘But you must know by now, my dear fellow,’ said the Major plaintively. ‘We’re practically at the end of the book.’ All””

Edmund Crispin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character jokes about a fictional murder mystery, highlighting the absurdity of over‑complicating plots.

In simple terms: A joke about a fictional murder.

Key Takeaway

Don’t overthink plot twists.

Themes

humor meta‑fiction absurdity

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • book clubs
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

literary satire narrative structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we enjoy meta‑jokes?
  • What makes a mystery compelling?
A Different Perspective

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