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I smiled and gave her a nod. I was beginning to like her more, plus I realized we had some things in common. Like our attempts of suicide. The difference was striking, of course. Kate’s pr...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T03:48:30Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Alexandro Chen
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2019-12-08T03:48:30Z (almost 5 years ago)
> I smiled and gave her a nod. I was beginning to like her more, plus I realized we had some things in common. Like our attempts of suicide. The difference was striking, of course. **Kate’s problem had been physical, whereas mine had been psychological. Kate had been motivated by an excess of sensations, whereas for me had been a lack of them.** Or should I write instead: > I smiled and gave her a nod. I was beginning to like her more, plus I realized we had some things in common. Like our attempts of suicide. The difference was striking, of course. **Whereas Kate’s problem had been physical, mine had been psychological. Whereas Kate had been motivated by an excess of sensations, for me had been a lack of them.** There's something awkward about the wording, but I can't pinpoint what it is.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2014-10-14T06:56:39Z (about 10 years ago)
Original score: 2