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Spoiler Alert: Does Knowing The Ending Of A Story Ruin Or Enhance Enjoyment?

AUDIENCE, IDEAS Posted: May 22, 2019 1:31 pm

A 2013 study Offers some answers: “After sneakily revealing the end of short stories when describing them to test subjects, he found that their enjoyment of the fictional narratives actually increased – a conclusion that perhaps isn’t so surprising if you think about how many times you’ve watched your favourite movie or read your favourite book.” – Aeon

AUDIENCE, IDEAS Published: 05.20.19

Read the story in Aeon Published: 05.20.19

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