From: muddersmilk | #005
Spoilers, Leavitt suggests, "may allow readers to organize developments in the story, anticipate the implications of events, and resolve ambiguities that occur in the course of reading."
That's what makes the second viewing/reading enjoyable.
Yeah, that's my thought. The first time you go through you get the surprise. The second time you get to appreciate the craftsmanship of the story where you see all the indications.
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No amount of planning will ever replace dumb luck.