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“It's bad to wake up and see a large cat in mid-leap from the rough vicinity of the ceiling.”

Quote by James Nicoll

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James Nicoll is a prominent critic and writer in the field of science fiction literature. His work focuses on the analysis and commentary of science fiction and fantasy novels, providing in-depth insights for readers. more

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