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“I’m just thinking that would be pleasant. To be reading, say, out of a book, and you to come up and touch me – my neck, say, or my knee – and I’d carry on reading, I might let a smile, no more, wouldn’t lose my place on the page. It would be pleasant to come to that. We’d come so close, do you see, that I wouldn’t be surprised out of myself every time you touched.”

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Book:At Swim, Two Boys: A Novel
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At Swim, Two Boys: A Novel

This novel delves into the lives of two boys growing up in Ireland during the early 20th century. It explores themes of friendship, innocence, and the passage of time through their shared experiences and adventures. more

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Jamie O'Neill
Jamie O'Neill

Jamie O'Neill, born in 1962, is an Irish author known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. His writing career began with short stories, which later evolved into novels. O'Neill's works cover a variety of themes, including family, love, religion, and social issues. more

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