Perhaps this is why one reads fiction to begin with - to live a more interesting reality than one's daily life.

Steven Rigolosi
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When people are faced with a great deal of pressure, or are dealing with a difficult situation, they often turn to fictional stories, just as they turn to the Bible when they are facing an impossible situation. When we read fiction, we can take our minds off of the difficulties in our daily lives and learn to appreciate the deeper meaning of life.

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