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“People talk a lot about midlife crisis, the momentary stress that arises when you finally slack off. The sublime flash of greenish light as the curtain of the sanctuary rips, when poets start reviewing books and programmers take jobs in quality control.”

Quote by Nell Zink

Book:The Wallcreeper
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The Wallcreeper

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Nell Zink
Nell Zink

Nell Zink is an American novelist born in 1964. Her works are known for their unique humor and satirical style, exploring themes such as society, politics, and personal identity. more

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