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1. devindotcom · 1790913285 · focus · HN ↗

   fun story. missing some punctuation, though: primarily commas at the end the first parts of split dialogue.

   1. NBJack · 1790948491 · focus · HN ↗

      This is true to the style of what it parodies. The lack of punctuation is part of the intent.

      1. devindotcom · 1790958406 · focus · HN ↗

         I don't think so. It's not just the simple style, which is accurately reproduced. It's missing and incorrect punctuation.

         >“I like puzzles” said Toad. “Can I try them?”

         Should be

         >“I like puzzles,” said Toad. “Can I try them?”

         That's how it's punctuated in the books, as far as I can see, and is standard for that type of dialogue. there are several of these omissions.

         >“You cannot. These puzzles are for little machines, not people” said Mr. HuggingFace.

         >“They could get up to mischief” said Frog.

         >“Do not worry” said Toad “I have put each of them in a sandbox.

         These don't seem intentional. also:

         >“You must be very busy.” said Frog.

         should be a comma, not a period.

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