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Utopia Avenue

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

David Mitchell is a British novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound humanistic concerns. His works often blend humor, satire, and philosophical thinking, winning him a wide audience. more

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“This is how I want you to remember me now, the one who hates you, who wants to see you suffer, who laughs at you for the joke you have become in your own people, who regrets ever giving you a place in my life, and who knows the evil you hide. And soon, I will enjoy seeing you lose everything you tried to take away from me.”