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Quote by Philip Pullman

“It’s like having to make a choice: a blessing or a curse. The one thing you can’t do is choose neither.”

Quote by Philip Pullman

Book:The subtle knife

Work

The subtle knife

In this fantasy novel, a young protagonist embarks on a journey through multiple dimensions in search of a missing child, encountering magical creatures and navigating the intricacies of parallel worlds. more

Author

Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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