The Novel Avoids The Sublime And Seeks

Death Promises Nothing--not Even Oblivion.

The Real Reality Is Always Just Around The Corner.

Realism: The Wealth Of Detail Guarantees The Truth Of The Tale.

I Would Like To Be A Figment Of My Own Imagination, But Belly And Bowels Will Not Permit.

I Win On My Merits; My Opponents Win By Cheating.