It was the kind of story everybody likes, about a tough girl who becomes a truer version of herself by uncovering her vulnerability. It was the kind of story people like because its universe is played out in the story of one person. It was the kind of story (dare I say it?) that women are supposed to write because all its truths are grounded in a single lie: denying chaos. Chris Kraus
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When someone says it was the kind of story that everybody likes, they are usually referring to a book that everyone enjoys. There are a lot of books that show a certain amount of human behavior, but there are a lot more books that only describe the behavior. The truth is, stories have meaning and impact because each reader can relate to it in some way or another. In this quote, the author is saying that the story of a woman who discovers her vulnerability is a very relatable one.

There are millions of women out there who have been through what this character has been through and the story resonates with them because it reminds them of their own struggles. It also shows them other ways to handle those struggles and what other people have been through.

Source: I Love Dick

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