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This reads as impatience with childish behavior that persists into adulthood. It can be taken to mean that competition, posturing, and social games often replace honesty among adult men, and that real maturity would look less like performance and more like plain dealing. It lands in a situation where conflict is being masked as banter or rivalry.
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About Stephen King
American novelist and short story writer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Stephen King is best known for his horror fiction, which often explores psychological depth and darkly human themes. His prolific output includes iconic works like *Carrie*, *The Shining*, and *It*, blending supernatural terror with vivid character studies.
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Books by Stephen King
Carrie
1974
Misery
2002
'Salem’s Lot
1977
The Shining
1992
The Gunslinger
1976