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“I tell you what I know. The world's damn beautiful. But it's an accidental beauty. What we do, it's deliberate. It's the one damn consolation you can offer not just you own life, but other lives you ain't even met.”

Quote by Esi Edugyan

Book:Half Blood Blues
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Half Blood Blues

In this novel, set during the 1940s, a group of jazz musicians navigate the tumultuous times of World War II. The story delves into the lives of these musicians, their relationships, and the impact of the war on their careers and personal lives. more

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Esi Edugyan
Esi Edugyan

Esi Edugyan is a Canadian novelist born in Ethiopia in 1977, who later moved to Canada with her family. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background. She has won multiple literary awards. more

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