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“She said once that time is nothing to me but a series of bookmarks that I use to jump back and forth through the text of my life, returning again and again to the events that mark me in the eyes of my more astute colleagues, as bearing all the characteristics of the classic melancholic.”

Quote by Dennis Lehane

Work

Shutter Island

This novel delves into themes of madness, memory, and the human psyche, as the protagonist navigates a treacherous landscape of secrets and lies. more

Author

Dennis Lehane
Dennis Lehane

Dennis Lehane, born on August 4, 1965, is a renowned American author known for his crime and suspense novels. His works, often set in Boston, delve into the dark side of human nature and the complexities of society. more

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