as in novellas
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
bought a collection of his novels and novelettes
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In terms of perspective on the series, like the novellas — and unlike Game of Thrones — the panelists underscored that this story is led by Dunk in almost every way.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025 -
One of the authors that Covici brought along with him to Viking was a young writer named John Steinbeck; his company had published Steinbeck’s novellas Tortilla Flat in 1935 and Of Mice and Men in 1937.—
Paul Slovak
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Who among us hasn’t fantasized in the shower about exacting elaborate revenge for petty upsets, or lain awake trying to reframe our humiliations as epic tales of triumph?—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Molina shares a cell with revolutionary Valentín Arregui (Diego Luna), and the two men bond as Molina tells tales of his favorite mid-century movie star, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), and her best film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Want more Outside health stories?—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Novelettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelettes. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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