On the seven thoughts

what we think is the way we see

When it comes to art and writing, what is style? Is it just a matter of repetition?

Many authors have clear tells. Elena Ferrante, Haruki Murakami, Mary Gaitskill, George Sanders, and Neil Gaiman come to mind. I return to their writing knowing that I will find the same story and literary grace (or abruptness) repackaged with varying narrative delivery o…