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A plot twist near the end rewards much of the reader’s patience; after so much standstill, the sudden change strikes Suzanna—and us—like a blow to the chest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The plot twist is one that some people may find distressing and one that's caused a lot of discussion.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
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- narrative curveball
- game-changer
- uno reverse card
- surprise ending
- the big reveal
Possible Antonyms
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- telegraphed ending
- straight-line story
- calling it from a mile away
- by-the-book narrative
