Quote by Neil Gaiman

Great, big, serious novels always get awards. If it's a battle between a great, big, serious novel and a funny novel, the funny novel is doomed.

Great, big, serious novels always get awards. If it's a batt

Summary

This quote suggests that in the realm of literary awards, there is a bias towards "great, big, serious novels" over funny ones. It implies that the weight and depth of serious novels make them more likely to be recognized or awarded, while funny novels tend to be overlooked and dismissed. The quote hints at a perceived hierarchy of literary value that favors seriousness over humor when it comes to literary recognition and accolades.

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By Neil Gaiman

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