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“He (and anyone else who survived) learned to be as unscrupulous as the heroes in the pulp adventure magazines he'd read as a boy--sometimes, as unscrupulous as the villains.”

Quote by Thomas M. Disch

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The Genocides

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Thomas M. Disch
Thomas M. Disch

Thomas M. Disch was an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His works often delve into social and political issues, reflecting on the human future. Disch's writing style is distinctive, often employing satire and surrealistic elements. more

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