Ah, yes, I know what you mean. To your right will be the true essence of good writing. I think. To your left will be the Psychotic Kitty banner. Pay no attention.
Actually, you know it's a good book when they kill off a good character. Like the wise old man, the traveling companion, it just makes the reader go "Nooo!" and keep reading because it might get better. Sad, but true: if it's bad, it's good. (in this case)
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