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“Lovers communicate not inside sentences, but between them. Passion lurks within interstice. It is grouting rather than bricks.”

Quote by Lionel Shriver

Book:The Post-Birthday World

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The Post-Birthday World

This book delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate the alternate realities shaped by a single choice made on a significant birthday. The narrative unfolds the complexities of relationships and the 'what-ifs' of life's pivotal moments. more

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Lionel Shriver is a British journalist born on May 18, 1957. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more

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