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“fear became something in the background, like the heat of summer, something you acknowledge and sometimes even complain about but which you do not expect to change.”

Quote by Phil Klay

Book:Missionaries

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Phil Klay, born in 1983, is an American writer known for his works that focus on the theme of war and its profound impact on individuals and society. His debut novel, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making him the youngest recipient of the award in its history. more

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