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“Then she moved backwards, deeper into the shadow. All I could see was that she was barely there, like something you almost recall: the Pledge of Allegiance, your daddy’s real name.”

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Book:Tomato Red
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Tomato Red

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Daniel Woodrell
Daniel Woodrell

Daniel Woodrell is an American writer born on March 4, 1953. His works are set in the American Midwest and delve into the social landscape and characters of the region. Woodrell's writing style is distinctive and has won the appreciation of readers. more

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