Who reads thrillers?
I occasionally found an expression “humid thriller”. Maybe, by any chance, someone knows what it means.
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I've seen that one a few times as well. I believe it refers to a suspenseful story set in a warm, southern location such as Florida or Louisiana.
I think it may be intended as a play on the expression "torrid thriller."
Katharine Jan-25-2004
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If it's printed by the publisher on or about the book itself, you can read it as bullshit/ advertising :)
M_Stevenson Apr-11-2004
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MS: No need to be redundant ;)
speedwell2 Apr-12-2004
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