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“OK, she’s dead and you feel guilty, and feeling guilt isn’t something you enjoy. Too bad. Get used to it. Why the hell should you escape guilt? It’s part of being human. Or hadn’t you noticed?”

Quote by P.D. James

Book:The Children of Men

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The Children of Men

In this dystopian novel, society is on the brink of collapse as the human race is unable to produce offspring. The story follows a group of individuals who fight to find hope in a world where the future of humanity seems bleak. more

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