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“If you rewrite a paragraph fifty times and forty-nine of them are terrible, that's fine; you only need to get it right once.”

Quote by Tana French

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Tana French is an Irish crime novel author known for her distinctive narrative style and deep psychological insights. Her works, often set in Dublin, blend elements of suspense, crime, and psychological analysis, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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