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“And I love the twist. I love to fool you once, I love to fool you twice, and on the very last page, quite often - very last paragraph sometimes - I like to just play with your perception one more time in a way that makes everything that came before just a little bit different.” quote by Harlan Coben
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“And I love the twist. I love to fool you once, I love to fool you twice, and on the very last page, quite often - very last paragraph sometimes - I like to just play with your perception one more time in a way that makes everything that came before just a little bit different.”

Harlan Coben

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Innocent, 2012

The author enjoys manipulating readers' expectations, revealing twists that reframe the entire story.

In simple terms: The writer loves surprising readers with plot twists.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and enjoy narrative surprises.

Themes

storytelling surprise perception literary craft reader engagement

Mood

playful intriguing

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • reading a thriller
  • writing fiction
  • analyzing plot
  • teaching creative writing

Key Concepts

narrative structure psychology of surprise plot twists

Questions to Reflect On

  • What twist has changed your view of a story?
  • How do you balance surprise with coherence?
A Different Perspective

Too many twists can alienate readers seeking clarity.

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