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Quote by John Burnside

“The definition of a page-turner really aught to be that this page is so good, you can't bear to leave it behind, but then the next page is there and it might be just as amazing as this one.”

Quote by John Burnside

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John Burnside is a Scottish writer known for his poetry, novels, and prose. His works often explore themes of nature, memory, and the human condition. Born in March 1955, Burnside began his writing career in the 1980s. more

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