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“When you're a kid, it's hard to tell the innocuous secrets from the ones that will kill you if you keep them.”

Quote by Karen Russell

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Karen Russell is an acclaimed American novelist, born on July 10, 1981. Her works are known for their unique imagination, rich symbolism, and profound social insights. Russell's novels often explore themes of human-nature relationships, cultural conflicts, and the exploration of personal identity. more

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