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“we need a mass of ancestors at our backs as ballast. Sometimes, we feel it's impossible to push into the future without such a weight behind us, without such heaviness to keep us steady, even if it is imaginary. And the more frightening the future is, the more complicated it seems to be, the more we steady ourselves with the past.”

Quote by Lauren Groff

Work

The Monsters of Templeton

This book follows the story of a young protagonist who returns to their hometown, uncovering dark family history and mysterious occurrences. more

Author

Lauren Groff
Lauren Groff

Lauren Groff is a renowned American novelist born on July 23, 1978. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, winning her a dedicated following. more

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