- Step 1: Identify the opening sentence. Sentence C introduces the author and her novel, setting the context.
- Step 2: Determine the sequence. Sentence B describes the novel's themes, logically following C. Sentence A mentions its success (bestseller), expanding on B. Sentence D concludes with critics' praise, linking to A.
- Step 3: Test sequence C, B, A, D. C: Author launches novel. B: Novel's themes. A: Becomes bestseller. D: Critics praise it. This flows logically.
- Step 4: Evaluate options. Option (1) C, A, B, D places success before themes, less coherent. Option (2) C, B, A, D is logical. Option (3) A, C, B, D starts with success without context. Option (4) B, C, A, D starts with themes without introducing the novel.
- Step 5: Verify coherence. C, B, A, D forms a clear narrative.
- Step 6: Conclusion. Option (2) is correct.