The detective story and the practical joke – plotted cruelly – a… — Quoted in the New York Times Book Review, May 1, 1966 | The MMM

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The detective story and the practical joke – plotted cruelly – are cool.

Quoted in the New York Times Book Review, May 1, 1966

Quote #2745

Year: 1966

Chapter: Hot & Cool

Compiled by William Kuhns
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