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“I wonder if it is the same for women, whether women always feel this pain when they are fucked? Or is it only in sodomy that pain and pleasure are so linked, so inextricable?”

Quote by Christos Tsiolkas

Work

Barracuda

In this fictional narrative, the protagonist's journey to swimming greatness is juxtaposed against the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas that accompany her rise to fame. more

Author

Christos Tsiolkas
Christos Tsiolkas

Christos Tsiolkas is an Australian author born in 1965. His works are known for their portrayal of Australian society and immigrant experiences, particularly his skill in exploring social issues such as race, class, and gender through fiction. more

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