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I have never thought it about it in connection with books but for movies I've heard the same idea floated.
I think a really good twist that you didn't see coming can be a pleasure in itself. But really good twists are rare and stories where the author tries to hard to surprise you can suffer in other ways.
A really good movie or book can be endlessly re-read/re-watched and enjoyed as you see new things in it. A twist loses 90% of its effect the first time.
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