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“For success, the author must make the reader care about the destiny of the principals, and sustain this anxiety, or suspense, for about 100,000 words.”

Quote by Ken Follett

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Ken Follett is a renowned British author born on June 5, 1949. His works are known for their historical settings and intricate character relationships, which have won him a wide readership. more

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