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“The best way to write a novel is to do it behind your own back.”

Quote by China Mieville

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China Mieville, born on September 6, 1972, is a renowned fantasy author from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, blending reality with fantasy to explore multiple possibilities of social, political, and human existence. more

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