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“The simple question 'What color do you want to paint that upstairs room?' might, if we follow things to their logical conclusions, be stated: 'How do I live, knowing that I will one day die and leave you?”

Quote by Donald Antrim

Book:The Verificationist: A Novel
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The Verificationist: A Novel

This novel delves into the complexities of truth and verification, presenting a narrative that challenges readers to question the nature of reality and the validity of information in contemporary society. more

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Donald Antrim
Donald Antrim

Donald Antrim is an American contemporary novelist, born in New York in 1958. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound psychological insights, with notable titles including 'The Hundred Brothers' and 'Elect Mr. Robinson for a Better World'. more

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