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“Even while I was working on the novel I would also write short stories as relief, just to be in a wieldier world that could negotiated more easily and more quickly. In the novel, I even changed the narrator from a man to a woman.”

Quote by Leni Zumas

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Leni Zumas is a contemporary writer known for her exploration of themes such as identity, power, and social justice. Born in 1972, she has made significant contributions to the literary world with her unique voice and thought-provoking narratives. more

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