They are cynical yet warmhearted, plainspoken but smart, and they have razor-sharp wit.
他们热情、玩世不恭、说话直率，但聪明，他们很有智慧。
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But Sebold catches herself in the Nick of time, and the book ends on the same appealingly plain-spoken note that it opens with: "I wish you all a long and happy life," Susie says.
But with classic plain-spoken advice - like "comb your hair and don't wear sweats" - it's no surprise his 46-page book was a hit with boys and girls of all ages.