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I Just began this book and certainly do not have a degree in English although I enjoy it as a hobby. I have noticed that the author uses the word "sweet" a lot. Could someone please enllighten me as to what this means? Boy, do I feel dumb. Thanks!

Gaurav Andreas I think we are all certain words that stand out to us. I didn't notice the word 'sweet' a lot perhaps because it immersed with the continuity of the t…moreI think we are all certain words that stand out to us. I didn't notice the word 'sweet' a lot perhaps because it immersed with the continuity of the text of perfectly. I think you noticed it because the word 'sweet' stands out to you. For me, the word is 'said' which is really unfortunate since it appears in all of the books, probably.
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