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I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons
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"I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside"

- Stieg Larsson

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In this quote, author Stieg Larsson is assessing his own experiences with detective stories and what has troubled him about them. He mentions that these stories frequently focus on a couple of people, however fail to portray the bigger societal context in which the occasions take place. This could be viewed as a criticism of the category, as it suggests that these stories may be too narrow in their scope and fail to deal with the more comprehensive issues and affects at play. Larsson's remark also highlights the significance of thinking about the societal and cultural factors that might contribute to a criminal offense or secret, rather than entirely focusing on the actions of a couple of individuals.

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Stieg Larsson This quote is written / told by Stieg Larsson between August 15, 1954 and November 9, 2004. He was a famous Author from Sweden. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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