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“They might watch American movies, wear American clothes, even read American books but Bush and the Iraq War have made actual American people social lepers; she only has to open her mouth in some places to feel a wave of loathing directed at her. Katie is weary of pointing out that at least half her countrymen detest their President even more than Europe does, but it’s no good.”

Quote by Amanda Craig

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Amanda Craig
Amanda Craig

Amanda Craig is a celebrated British novelist, born in 1959. Her novels frequently explore themes of class, power, and the complexities of modern life, characterized by her sharp wit and intricate character development. more

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