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“Money is part of how we move through the world, what stores and restaurants we go into, whether we take a train to the airport or a taxi. Describing characters living in the real world requires describing them engaging with money. There are also so many emotional aspects to money - feelings of inadequacy, feelings of security. I am not sure if there needs to be more about money in fiction, but the absence of this aspect can make a story feel somehow frictionless and unreal.”

Quote by Akhil Sharma

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Akhil Sharma is an Indian-American author born on July 22, 1971. His works are known for their humor and depth, exploring themes of identity, family, and social issues. more

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