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“I usually have Kafka biography in my bathroom. It's a book I can open at random and feel interested in immediately. It's really funny. With this book, since I'm opening it at random and immediately interested, I don't feel the need to read more than I want to read, in that there's not, like, a plot that leads me along. So I can stop whenever.”

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Tao Lin is a contemporary Chinese novelist known for his minimalist style and introspective narratives. Born on July 2, 1983, he has gained significant attention for his work that often explores themes of alienation and the digital age. more

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