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Amnesty

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Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga

Aravind Adiga is an accomplished Indian writer born on October 23, 1974. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, with notable titles including 'The White Tiger' and 'The Last Man in Tower'. more

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“They all knew about me and Dimitri," I said, wondering if I'd be saying any of this sober. "But I never told them we were together." "You didn't have to. It's written all over your face." "They acted like I was his widow or something." "You might as well be." We reached the room, and she helped me sit down on the bed. "Not a lot of people get married around here. If you're with someone long enough, they figure it's almost the same." ~Rose & Sydney, Pg.140/141”

“He takes my face in his hands, preparing to say something to me. But instead of speaking or signing, he just drags in a speechless breath as he stares silently at me. He lowers his mouth to mine, kissing me gently on the lips. Then he meets my eyes, conveying more with one look than he’s ever conveyed through any other form of our communication. “Sydney,” he says quietly. “Everything we’ve gone through to get here. Right here. It was all worth it.” There isn’t a thing I could signs or words I could say that could top the meaning in what he just spoke to me.”