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“Do we choose sleep? Hell no and bullshit - we fall. We give ourselves over to possibility, to whim and fancy, to the bed, to the pillow, the tiny white tablet. And these choose for us.”

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Book:In the Lake of the Woods
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In the Lake of the Woods

In this gripping psychological thriller, the story unfolds as a husband and wife grapple with the aftermath of their young son's disappearance in the wilderness. Set against the backdrop of a small Minnesota town and a remote lake, the narrative explores themes of guilt, fear, and the elusive nature of truth. The novel is known for its intricate plot and profound character development, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking reading experience. more

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Tim O'Brien
Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an American novelist born on October 1, 1946. His works, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, explore themes of war and memory through personal experiences and fictional narratives. O'Brien's writing style is unique, utilizing nonlinear storytelling and metafictional techniques. more

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“he wanted to sleep inside her lungs and breathe her blood and be smothered. He wanted her to be a virgin and not a virgin all at once. He wanted to know her. Intimate secrets: Why poetry? Why so sad? Why that grayness in her eyes? Why so alone? Not lonely, just alone - riding her bike across campus or sitting off by herself in the cafeteria - even dancing, she danced alone - and it was the aloneness that filled him with love. He remembered telling her that one evening. How she nodded and looked away. And how, later, when he kissed her, she received the kiss without returning it, her eyes wide open, not afraid, not a virgin’s eyes, just flat and uninvolved.”

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Book:The Things They Carried
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