“In truth, she disliked books. She felt a peculiar disquiet when opening the pages. She had felt it since childhood. She did not know why. Something in the act itself, the immersion, the seclusion, was disturbing. Reading was an affirmation of being alone, of being separate, trapped. Books were like oubliettes. Her preference was for company, the tactile world, atoms.”
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The Beautiful Indifference
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Sarah Hall
Sarah Hall is a British novelist born in 1974. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound depiction of the natural environment. Hall's novels often explore the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the exploration of personal identity. more
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