“For when the people flock to your house in mourning, people joined by blood or by law, it don't matter what feeling you carry for them, if you carry any at all. For grief is a burden that don't care about anything other than we bear it. You don't need love to withstand it, you need shoulders. I didn't discover this until now, that mourning is the work of many, and we have only us.”
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Moon Witch, Spider King
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Marlon James
Marlon James is a Jamaican-American novelist known for his profound social commentary and unique narrative style. His works often focus on the history and culture of the Caribbean, particularly the impact of colonialism and racism. more
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