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“In America, people of a certain age ask, 'Where were you when Kennedy was shot?' In my house you were more likely to be asked, 'Where were you when you first read 'The Catcher In The Rye?”

Quote by Marisha Pessl

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Marisha Pessl is a contemporary American author renowned for her distinctive literary style and intricate narrative structures. Born on October 26, 1977, she has gained recognition for her novels that blend elements of mystery, fantasy, and literary fiction. more

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