“All reality about me now appeared to be in tatters, taken down and reduced to the civil war of its particles. I held on very, very tight indeed. Because in addition to that feeling, that disintegration, there was rage. I wanted to break something.”
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Sebastian Faulks is a renowned British novelist known for his delicate writing style and profound character portrayals. His works cover a range of themes including World War II, love, and history, with 'Birdsong' and 'The Man Who Could Not Stop Laughing' being his most representative works. more
“It is time for you to stop searching elsewhere for light and to create it within yourselves.”
“Like fueling muscles, from breakdown to synthesis to recovery, nourish mind.”
“I needed some space to lay myself out, so that I could decide which pieces I wanted to pick up.”