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It's really not. One of the marks of a well written story is if it's still as impactful if you know what'll happen or not. 
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On the grounds that a lack of awareness of an event heightens the impact of the event when it occurs.
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If it's still impactful without that boost, then it's a mark of good writing. Literally exactly what I said in the first place. Saying there's a boost if you don't know beforehand agrees with my original statement.
Geez. What did you think I said?