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“I can hurt myself more than anyone else can, she told her sister. I can do it with my eyes closed.”

Quote by Alice Hoffman

Book:The Story Sisters: A Novel

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The Story Sisters: A Novel

This novel delves into the complex dynamics and emotional connections between two sisters, weaving together their personal stories and the impact of their shared past. more

Author

Alice Hoffman is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on March 16, 1952. Her works are known for their dreamlike narrative style and rich imagination, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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