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“Divertimento per tutta la famiglia" non attira più nessuno. Un tempo, sì. Oggi la gente è schizzinosa e vuole informazioni hardcore combinate con una narrazione soggettiva che con metodi creativi e sorprendenti le faccia le faccia dimenticare che sta leggendo una brochure.”

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Book:Fakta om Finland
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Fakta om Finland

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Erlend Loe
Erlend Loe

Erlend Loe is a renowned Norwegian novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound insights into social reality. His works often explore the relationships between individuals and society, memory, and history, and have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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