These works obviously carried the characteristics of storytelling in their linguistic style and the plot setup.

这些作品在语言风格和情节设置上都带有明显的说书人特点。

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My first segment was all character introduction and plot setup: I had to unveil my hero Matt Bolster, a former homicide detective turned yoga bum.

WSJ: Neal Pollack on Writing a Detective Serial | Word Craft