“Who's Johnnie Walker?" "It's a drink. For grown-ups." "Is it nice?" "Makes you drunk." "What's it like being drunk?" "Like being awake and asleep at the same time." "Sounds nice." "It was meant to sound terrible," he said looking down his glasses at her. "You get sick and stagger around. People actually vomit sometimes.”
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The Rise & Fall of Great Powers
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Tom Rachman
Tom Rachman, born in 1974 in London, England, is a British novelist known for his unique perspective and profound insight into modern urban life. His works are celebrated for their exploration of the complexities of human nature in contemporary society. more
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