“The trouble with dying...is that you don't get to see how everything turns out. You won't know the ending.”
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A Spool of Blue Thread
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Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on October 25, 1941. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, and she has won numerous American literary awards. more
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