Second Nephi has a reputation for being a bit dry

Braving Nephi's Isaiah with Joseph M. Missing is the drama of the Book of Mormon. Joseph Spencer has spent much of his academic career studying covenantal history, including within Book of Mormon contexts. He identifies three narrative hinges in the Book of Mormon that each begin with a quotation from Isaiah.
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Rikki:
Girls: how did you get over a breakup?
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
There are so many turn offs about him but I can't stop loving him.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
I wouldn't trust him to be loyal (he flirts with a lot of girls, including my friends). He's rude and disrespectful.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
I miss him so much, but I know it's not in my best interest to be with him.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
I live with my dad full time and he lives with his mom full time, so I have to see him every single day.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
We broke up because he thinks our relationship was wrong.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
I can't stop comparing myself to his new girlfriend.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
I've been on the moon since our breakup.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
He has a new gf, and has been dating her since beginning of November.
(2 December 2016)

Rikki:
It's December now and I still cry.
(2 December 2016)