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Chris Cleave is a British author known for his engaging narrative style and profound insights into contemporary social issues. His works often focus on sports, family, and human emotions, which have won him a wide readership.

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Famous Chris Cleave Quotes

“Would we be the heroes or the cowards of the piece? Would we follow orders or stick to our principles, if those two things ever conflicted? Would we be the brave ones who still found the capacity for love - and for laughter - even while we were terrified?”

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Author:Chris Cleave

“I was carrying two cargoes. Yes, one of them was horror, but the other one was hope.”

Two Horror Little Bee

Book:Little Bee: A Novel

Source: Little Bee: A Novel

“I’m telling you, trouble is like the ocean. It covers two thirds of the world.”

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Book:Chris Cleave Ebook Boxed Set: Little Bee, Incendiary, Gold

Source: Chris Cleave Ebook Boxed Set: Little Bee, Incendiary, Gold

“There's what people say, and there's what people mean, and I like to explore the difference between the two.”

People Mean Two Differences

Author:Chris Cleave

“I think that the relationship between two top-level athletes who are rivals is one of the most fascinating human relationships to explore. It's always one atom away from being a tragedy.”

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Author:Chris Cleave

About the Author

Born: 1973
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 111

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