The Most Realistic Mystery Novel Ever
The Most Realistic Mystery Novel Ever —by Robert Arvay As an amateur writer of fiction, I have often wondered how other writers come up with the names for their characters. Then, one day, I thought to myself that, just about everybody in real life knows at least two people who have the same exact name. Yet, I know of no fiction writers who give two of their characters the same name. To correct that, I am writing a mystery novel that is realistic enough to give characters the same name. After all, it COULD happen in real life, so why not in fiction? Here are the opening lines of the story: John Smith was speaking to John Smith about John Smith, when John Smith entered the room. “Hey,” he said, “I just found some interesting information on John Smith.” John Smith asked, “Do you mean John Smith?” “No,” John Smith replied. “I’m talking about John Smith.” “Oh, him,” John Smith said.