suspense
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The suspense often comes down to the simplest question: Is this thing going to blow up?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Tom Nolan praises the “shrewd character assessments and sharp observations on class distinctions” in Chris Bohjalian’s novel of suspense and emotional revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
But he will still be able to stay in the spotlight by creating suspense over whom he endorses as his successor in 2028.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The wait was long and the suspense was high.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After the war ended, Elizebeth’s work offered no more moments of nail-biting suspense, just endless tedium.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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