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Miranda Strauss

Miranda Strauss

Central character in The Whale, dealing with family dynamics.

January 1, 2025 - May 26, 2026
status: Notes

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certainty: certain

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importance: 7/10

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Miranda Strauss

Central character in The Whale, dealing with family dynamics.

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Citation
Yotam, Kris · Dec 2024

Yotam, Kris. (Dec 2024). Miranda Strauss. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/ocs/the-whale/miranda-strauss

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  title   = "Miranda Strauss",
  author  = "Yotam, Kris",
  journal = "krisyotam.com",
  year    = "2024",
  month   = "Dec",
  url     = "https://krisyotam.com/ocs/the-whale/miranda-strauss"
}
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