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Do Smartphones Belong in Fiction?
A debate is underway among writers and readers over whether smartphones should appear in fiction. Critics argue that phones eliminate tension by making characters instantly reachable and traceable, while defenders say ignoring them makes contemporary stories feel unrealistic. The discussion has reignited a familiar argument about how novelists should handle modern technology in realistic settings.
Why now: Writers and readers are debating how modern technology, especially smartphones, affects storytelling and suspense in contemporary fiction.
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- Do Smartphones Belong in Fiction? · lithub.com
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