“He wanted, so desperately it lived as an itch beneath his skin, the very itch that drove him to unscrew time and again the metal tops of his various toxic bottles, he wanted to be relieved of the pointless, grueling busywork that consumed his days, had consumed them for decades, that had stolen his best years - so many airplane flights, so many hotel rooms, so many meetings...”
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This Strange Eventful History
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Claire Messud
Claire Messud is an American novelist known for her profound psychological portrayals and complex character development. Her works often explore the lives, emotions, and identities of modern women. more
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