While I have nothing against short fiction, the reason I’m not drawn to it is that I want to get to know the characters. That takes time.
My sweet spot tends to be a long stand-alone novel or a duo...
Definitely an understandable take. However, I think Asimov hasany examples of how to do this well-ish. Granted it was for his career but I still feel he stands out. Oddly I find much of his character understanding comes from the main plot of the short story being unfolded as a mystery. We discover both the plot and the character at the same time which makes it feel deeper.
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