Which way is better, more correct (if any)?"The real killer in this book came as a surprise to me"or"The real killer was actually unexpected for me."Thank you!

<p>#2 is just less natural.</p>

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Which way is better, more correct (if any)?

"The real killer in this book came as a surprise to me"

"The real killer was actually unexpected for me."

Thank you!

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Clive answered . 8 years ago

#2 is just less natural.

CalifJim answered . 8 years ago

Consider also:

(When I reached the end of the book,) I was surprised to find out who the killer was.