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“The world won’t get more or less terrible if we’re indoors somewhere with a mug of hot chocolate,’ Kim said. ‘Though it’s possible it will seem slightly less terrible if there are marshmallows in the hot chocolate.”

Quote by Kamila Shamsie

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Kamila Shamsie is a renowned Pakistani novelist whose contemporary fiction has garnered international acclaim. Born in 1973, she is recognized for her insightful narratives that delve into themes of identity, politics, and cultural conflict in the modern world. more

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