A novel requires a certain kind of world-building and also a certain kind of closure, ultimately. Whereas with a short story you have this sense that there are hinges that the reader doesn't see.
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"A novel requires a certain kind of world-building and also a certain kind of closure, ultimately. Whereas with a short story you have this sense that there are hinges that the reader doesn't see." — Dan Chaon
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A novel requires a certain kind of world-building and also a certain kind of closure, ultimately. Whereas with a short story you have this sense that there are hinges that the reader doesn't see. — Dan Chaon
About Dan Chaon
Dan Chaon was a Writer from United States (1964–present).
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This quote is attributed to Dan Chaon, a Writer from United States.
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Dan Chaon lived from 1964 – present.