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crixx93 t1_iubo7zt wrote

Not really into mystery novels, but cheap movies and tv features this a lot.

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Susccmmp t1_iubnlrh wrote

I mean identical twins played the same character on tv shows for years.

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Snoo57923 t1_iuboc6e wrote

I have read a book with similar plot trope.

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daisy-girl-fall t1_iubp5yu wrote

I read, and have read, many mystery novels and I don't remember any book with this trope. I have seen this trope in several movies and television shows.

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LoreHunting t1_iubty68 wrote

It is indeed a common trope, to the point where it’s often lampshaded or subverted. It’s not very popular to play it straight, since… it’s lazy writing. Still, if you’ve played Ace Attorney games, at least two major cases hinge on this central premise. In terms of actual books, I had to dig a little, but Agatha Christie’s Elephants Can Remember does use this.

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Droppits OP t1_iubum4q wrote

So there's some stories where it's well executed ? If the execution is well made i don't consider it lazy writing.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_iubx5y1 wrote

Hi there. Per rule 3.3, please post book recommendation requests in /r/SuggestMeABook or in our Weekly Recommendation Thread. Thank you!

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