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subplot

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subplot
a subordinate or auxiliary plot in a novel, play, film, etc.


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Tension is well done and builds delicately through a spiderweb of plots and subplots in this fine haunting, chilling tale.
So, subplots involving supporting players are forced and uninspired: Andy schools Nancy's tween son in sexuality; Celia challenges Doug for his City Council seat while facing domestic scandal; and Doug (whose lackadaisical campaign slogan is, ``Change just brings problems'') persists in getting really, really stoned.
Her many subplots are ambitious, but she tackles them well while developing her many characters with finesse.
 
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