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“For a long time, I thought you could remain isolated and survive, and I didn't want to change that. But over the last three or four books, I've become more comfortable with the idea that I'm not really throwing anything away by being a bit more open about my books and life.”

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Daniel Woodrell

Daniel Woodrell is an American writer born on March 4, 1953. His works are set in the American Midwest and delve into the social landscape and characters of the region. Woodrell's writing style is distinctive and has won the appreciation of readers. more

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