Stephanie Wrobel argues that readers should not judge suspense novels solely on whether they predict the ending. She distinguishes between reveals, which confirm suspicions, and twists, which force a reinterpretation of previous events. She cites Gone Girl to show how a twist changes the meaning of earlier clues rather than just providing new information. Wrobel suggests that a well-crafted thriller allows readers to solve parts of the puzzle, making the experience more satisfying than pure surprise.
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