“What frustrated me was the thought that with three thousand years of history someone in China, some monk in a monastery halfway up a mountain, must have developed a magic kata, a physical expression of formae. Or at least have got close enough to explain all those legendary swordsmen and their inexplicable desire to roost on the tops of bamboo trees.”
This book delves into the lives of characters whose personal histories are shaped by the instability and challenges of fragmented family structures. The narrative examines the emotional and psychological consequences of broken homes, offering a nuanced look at the resilience and vulnerabilities of its characters. more
Ben Aaronovitch, born in 1964, is a renowned British author known for his unique blend of fantasy and crime novels. His works have gained popularity among readers worldwide. more
“Mort(e) is wonderful and weird, never saccharine and always startling.”
“You can't expect people to give you the things you love, unless you know how to ask.”
“Now? I'm just another female faking orgasms to make a man not feel so inadequate.”
“Killing animals to make a fashion statement = a sickening + cold-blooded vanity.”
“You may be married to a star, but that doesn't mean they'll treat you like one.”