What is the issue with a writer being straightforward with what they have to say? This isn't me saying every piece of fiction needs to make it blatantly obvious what the themes or morals are but I see this criticism a lot.

  • karl3422 [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    I find subtlety a hugely helpful skill as it lets me plant communism seeds where otherwise I would be chased with pitchforks for being a filthy commie.

    that being said it has a time and place and sometimes being straightforward is best and some of my favourite literature has been wildly unsubtle about what it means and I mainly enjoy reading books with exciting action scenes or interesting mysteries