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“I want people to read good work. If I see someone reading a book by Lorrie Moore or Jennifer Egan, I'm psyched. If I see them reading X Latin American Writer Who Sucks, I'm not psyched. But in terms of news, I do think that's important.”

Quote by Daniel Alarcon

Author

Daniel Alarcón, born on March 5, 1977, is a prominent author from Peru. His works focus on the lives and identity of Latin American immigrants, gaining widespread acclaim among readers. more

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