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“Narrative stories are nothing but models of karma and causality - how one thing leads to another. And a lot of narrative fiction is about causality that we don't immediately understand.”

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Jess Row

Jess Row, born on October 25, 1974, is an American short story writer known for his unique perspective and profound insights into the complexities of modern urban life. more

“Hong Kong has been the place where the memory of Tiananmen Square lives on; Hong Kong people have become more and more committed in their resistance to authoritarian government, and also, not surprisingly, committed to safeguarding their culture and heritage as something distinct and worth preserving.”

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Author:Jess Row

“I was born at six months, and I weighed 900 grams [less than two pounds]. I have a very heroic birth story.”

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“For my mother, having a family was the most important thing in her life. In the Second World War, it was a challenge - surviving physically and mentally and finding somebody who you loved and who was willing to be with you.”

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Author:Etgar Keret

“Etgar means "challenge." And my family name is Keret, which means "urban." So my name is "urban challenge." My joke is, it's a good description of a birth but a strange name for a human being.”

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Author:Etgar Keret