“Returning his pen to its holder, he told us, 'I will have him gutted with that scythe. I will hang him by his own intestines.' At this piece of dramatic exposition, I could not hep but roll my eyes. A length of intestines would not carry the weight of a child, much less a full grown man.”
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Patrick deWitt is a Canadian novelist born in 1975. His works are known for their unique humor and profound emotional expression, which have won him a wide readership. more
“Then I said it. He said it too. I love you. And everything that went before meant nothing.”
“It is hard to find a friend,' I said. 'It is the hardest thing in this world,' he agreed.”
“Even Lucifer looked impressed. He muttered, "Only Lucinda could pull that off.”