Detective dénouement
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The detective denouement is a common part of mystery stories that were popularised by Sherlock Holmes novels and films. It is the segment of a mystery novel in which the protagonist of the story or a character serving in his/her stead reveals all of the clues and lays out the conclusion for the other characters. This is usually in an attempt to show the readers how the character came to the conclusion and figured out the mystery. Some readers enjoy the detective denouement while others find it annoying, claiming that it makes them feel that the author doesn't feel that they can figure out the mystery on their own.