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Quote by Robert Charles Wilson

“We're all born strangers to ourselves and each other, and we're seldom formally introduced.”

Quote by Robert Charles Wilson

Book:Spin

Work

In this novel, the protagonist navigates complex personal and societal changes, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of self and the world around them. more

Author

Robert Charles Wilson

Robert Charles Wilson is a Canadian science fiction author born on December 15, 1953. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex narrative structures, with notable titles including 'Blindness' and 'The Chronology of Time'. more

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