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“Then there's "Questions of Literature." Benedikt took a look at it: no questions at all, any answers. The issue with questions must have got lost. Too bad.”

Quote by Tatyana Tolstaya

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The Slynx

This novel explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the human condition in a world reshaped by the Slynx pandemic. more

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Tatyana Tolstaya
Tatyana Tolstaya

Tatyana Tolstaya, born on May 3, 1951, is a Russian television writer known for her profound emotional expression and sharp insights into social issues. more

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“I don't believe in answers. I don't believe in big sweeping philosophies. All the great men of history tried to make these absolute laws, answer all the big questions, and they were always wrong. There's no big answers out there, not that we can understand. I think the thing is just to somehow accept that life doesn't always make sense. Terrible things can happen. It's ridiculous to try to spin it. I mean, maybe in the grand sense, you know, when we all come out to take our bows at the end, it'll all seem logical and wonderful. But in the meantime, life can fucking hurt. We need to be there for each other. That's the real magical act--making someone a sandwich, cleaning the flat.”