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“The rocking of the boat by the waves was soothing but unknown. The men on the shore were asleep. Not the twelve-year-old, though. He shifted and lay on his back and decided to look up at the sky. What he saw took him by surprise. He was basically a city kid. He had never really seen the night sky for what it is. As he stared up at millions of stars, he was filled with a dread he had never known before. I was just a boy, I said to my wife in a hotel room in Cornwall. I was just a boy on a boat in the universe.”

Quote by Joseph O'Neill

Book:Netherland
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Netherland

Netherland is a novel that delves into the experiences of immigrants in the United States, focusing on the complexities of identity and the impact of time on personal relationships and societal changes. more

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Joseph O'Neill
Joseph O'Neill

Joseph O'Neill, born on February 23, 1964, is an Irish novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into modern urban life. more

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