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“There must be good marriages somewhere, but to me, marriage had the feel of people tolerating each other, enduring each other because they were afraid to be alone or because each was a habit that the other couldn't quite break.”

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Parable of the Talents

This book delves into the consequences of differing levels of wealth and talent within a society, examining the impact on social dynamics and individual lives. more

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Octavia E. Butler

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