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“The way I look at it is this: If you try to obey the law, and the judges call you a criminal anyway, then you might as well live up to the name.”

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Book:The Grace of Kings

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The Grace of Kings

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Ken Liu, born in 1976 in Beijing, China, is an accomplished science fiction and fantasy writer. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound thought, winning him a wide range of readers. As a leading figure in Chinese science fiction literature, Liu's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards at home and abroad. more

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