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“Long, dark, and lovely she had been, in those days before her mind broke and the parts scattered and she let them go.”

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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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