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“She had sleepy eyes and a vacant expression, as if the zombies she was shooting had slightly infected her.”

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Book:The Midnight Library

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The Midnight Library

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Matt Haig is a British novelist born in 1975. His works are known for their humor and profound emotional insight, enjoying great popularity among readers. Haig's writing spans a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and realism. more

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“She knew that Izzy wasn't dead in all her lives. Or even most of them. But in this one it was real, and the grief Nora felt felt real too. The grief was familiar and terrifying and laced with guilt.”

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