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Good fiction must be entertaining, but what makes fiction special - and True - is that the realness of a novel allows it
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"Good fiction must be entertaining, but what makes fiction special - and True - is that the realness of a novel allows it to carry a larger message"

- Jerry B. Jenkins

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This quote by Jerry B. Jenkins speaks to the power of fiction to communicate a larger message. Fiction can be amusing, however it is the realism of the book that enables it to carry a deeper significance. Fiction can be used to check out complex topics and concepts, and to offer insight into the human experience. It can be used to check out difficult subjects such as racism, sexism, and other kinds of injustice. It can likewise be utilized to check out the appeal of life, and to offer hope and motivation. Fiction can be used to explore the complexities of the human condition, and to supply a platform for meaningful conversations. Fiction can be used to challenge our preconceived notions and to open our minds to brand-new point of views. Eventually, fiction can be utilized to produce a better understanding of the world around us.

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Jerry B. Jenkins This quote is written / told by Jerry B. Jenkins somewhere between September 23, 1949 and today. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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