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* ''Literature/UniversalMonsters'':
** Book 3 reveals that Detective Mike Turner is just as familiar with the classic Universal monsters as the teens, to the point of reminding them that Henry Frankenstein was just a student and therefore ''Herr'' Frankenstein in the movie, not ''Doctor'' Frankenstein.
** Likewise, Captain Bob thinks of high school senior Oscar Morales as just a dumb jock, but his biology teacher reveals that Oscar's actually very smart and a natural for surgery.
** Book 3 reveals that Detective Mike Turner is just as familiar with the classic Universal monsters as the teens, to the point of reminding them that Henry Frankenstein was just a student and therefore ''Herr'' Frankenstein in the movie, not ''Doctor'' Frankenstein.
** Likewise, Captain Bob thinks of high school senior Oscar Morales as just a dumb jock, but his biology teacher reveals that Oscar's actually very smart and a natural for surgery.
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* ''Literature/ThePerfectRun'': Fortuna, Felix's sister, is a raging narcissist who has never had to lift a finger in her life because of her absurdly [[BornLucky overpowered luck ability]]. She repeatedly tells Ryan that anyone she is interested in has a duty to the universe to fall to her feet and worship her, and she says this as if she's explaining a basic fact of life. She's also an accomplished sculptor who is very apprehensive about her work. Between her luck and her family connections, she considers her art the only thing that's hers alone, and she is very protective of it.
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** In ''Terns of Endearment'', three drunken, lecherous cruise ship passengers who Meg unaffectionately dubs "the Three Stooges" help old ladies get around the ship and assist in moving around bags, taking care of sick crewpersons, and spreading announcements after the ship breaks down.
** In ''Birder She Wrote'':
*** Shane Griswold (the son of an obnoxious couple who moved to town a few years ago) is first mentioned as an apparent SpoiledBrat who was arrested for drinking and driving and possession of cocaine, but he is also a FriendToAllLivingThings who causes Meg to say a sincere prayer asking for him to not be the murderer (he isn't) after they spend some time together.
*** Society matron Mavis Anstruther is a pretentious credit stealer with some politically incorrect moments, but her StealingTheCredit moments (which she is embarassed about) come from a sense of inadequacy and she also shows a bit of wit and backbone, not unlike Meg's grandmother after she and Meg get to know each other,
** In ''Let it Crow'', Jasmyn, the reality show production assistant, seems like just a prissy, bird-hating ControlFreak who got her job due to {{Nepotism}}, but a lot of that is due to her unhappiness with a job she isn't really suited for, and she loves kittens, Christmas decorations, and yoga.
** In ''Birder She Wrote'':
*** Shane Griswold (the son of an obnoxious couple who moved to town a few years ago) is first mentioned as an apparent SpoiledBrat who was arrested for drinking and driving and possession of cocaine, but he is also a FriendToAllLivingThings who causes Meg to say a sincere prayer asking for him to not be the murderer (he isn't) after they spend some time together.
*** Society matron Mavis Anstruther is a pretentious credit stealer with some politically incorrect moments, but her StealingTheCredit moments (which she is embarassed about) come from a sense of inadequacy and she also shows a bit of wit and backbone, not unlike Meg's grandmother after she and Meg get to know each other,
** In ''Let it Crow'', Jasmyn, the reality show production assistant, seems like just a prissy, bird-hating ControlFreak who got her job due to {{Nepotism}}, but a lot of that is due to her unhappiness with a job she isn't really suited for, and she loves kittens, Christmas decorations, and yoga.
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* ''Literature/RileyMcDaniels'': Grampy Dawson is introduced as an irresponsible drunk who nearly misses his son-in-law's funeral and then skips town rather than help his family through their grief, but he later starts being there for them more, appreciates classical violin music far different than what he plays in barrooms, and is a RetiredBadass brand inspector who is still willing to draw a gun on criminals.
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* In ''Atomic Lobster'' (by Creator/TimDorsey), Rachael, a PrettyFreeloader and AddledAddict with a HairTriggerTemper, knows enough about computers to create and run a profitable website. Granted, it's a porn site with pictures of herself, but Serge is surprised she even knows how to turn a computer on (especially since the book is set in 2008).
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* In ''Literature/SergeStorms'': ''Atomic Lobster'' (by Creator/TimDorsey), Lobster'', Rachael, a PrettyFreeloader and AddledAddict with a HairTriggerTemper, knows enough about computers to create and run a profitable website. Granted, it's a porn site with pictures of herself, but Serge is surprised she even knows how to turn a computer on (especially since the book is set in 2008).
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* ''Literature/DarkDaysOfHamburgerHalpin'': It's revealed in the climax that [[AlphaBitch Purple]] knows ASL thanks to her having a deaf uncle. Thus, she's able to translate for Will when he reveals he knows who the killer is.
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** Cassian is as rough as you'd expect from the leader of Rhys's armies, but is noted to be surprisingly perspective. He can pick up on when Feyre's in a bad mood and adjust their training as necessary to best account for that. Feyre herself notes that she shouldn't be surprised by this; after all, as a general, he probably ''needs'' to be able to read his men's moods before going into battle.
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** Cassian is as rough as you'd expect from the leader of Rhys's armies, but is noted to be surprisingly perspective.perceptive. He can pick up on when Feyre's in a bad mood and adjust their training as necessary to best account for that. Feyre herself notes that she shouldn't be surprised by this; after all, as a general, he probably ''needs'' to be able to read his men's moods before going into battle.
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* ''Literature/ACourtOfThornsAndRoses'': Feyre Archeron. One of the first things you learn about this cold, practical girl is that she's an artist at heart. She doesn't get to paint often because of her family's financial situation, but she secretly longs to more than anything. When she eventually gets the chance, she also shows herself to be skilled at it.
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* ''Literature/ACourtOfThornsAndRoses'': ''Literature/ACourtOfThornsAndRoses'':
** Feyre Archeron. One of the first things you learn about this cold, practical girl is that she's an artist at heart. She doesn't get to paint often because of her family's financial situation, but she secretly longs to more than anything. When she eventually gets the chance, she also shows herself to be skilled atit.it.
** Cassian is as rough as you'd expect from the leader of Rhys's armies, but is noted to be surprisingly perspective. He can pick up on when Feyre's in a bad mood and adjust their training as necessary to best account for that. Feyre herself notes that she shouldn't be surprised by this; after all, as a general, he probably ''needs'' to be able to read his men's moods before going into battle.
** Feyre Archeron. One of the first things you learn about this cold, practical girl is that she's an artist at heart. She doesn't get to paint often because of her family's financial situation, but she secretly longs to more than anything. When she eventually gets the chance, she also shows herself to be skilled at
** Cassian is as rough as you'd expect from the leader of Rhys's armies, but is noted to be surprisingly perspective. He can pick up on when Feyre's in a bad mood and adjust their training as necessary to best account for that. Feyre herself notes that she shouldn't be surprised by this; after all, as a general, he probably ''needs'' to be able to read his men's moods before going into battle.
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* In ''Atomic Lobster'' (by Creator/TimDorsey), Rachael, a PrettyFreeloader and AddledAddict with a HairTriggerTemper, knows enough about computers to create and run a profitable website. Granted, it's a porn site with pictures of herself, but Serge is surprised she even knows how to turn a computer on (especially since the book is set in 2008).
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* ''Literature/ACourtOfThornsAndRoses'': Feyre Archeron. One of the first things you learn about this cold, practical girl is that she's an artist at heart. She doesn't get to paint often because of her family's financial situation, but she secretly longs to more than anything. When she eventually gets the chance, she also shows herself to be skilled at it.
