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“The living mourn the dead for a time but they forget about them as days pass. The living are so selfish, so spoilt, so taken with the very act of living that they don't remember long.”

Quote by Natsuo Kirino

Work

The Goddess Chronicle

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Author

Natsuo Kirino
Natsuo Kirino

A renowned contemporary Japanese novelist, born on October 7, 1951. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insight, with notable titles including 'The Devotion of Suspect X'. more

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