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Quote by Rohinton Mistry

“Did life treat everyone so wantonly, ripping the good things to pieces while letting bad things fester and grow like fungus”

Book:A Fine Balance

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A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of four individuals in India during a period of political unrest. The story follows their intertwined fates as they navigate the complexities of their personal relationships and the broader societal changes around them, ultimately revealing the strength and resilience of the human spirit. more

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Rohinton Mistry

Rohinton Mistry is a Canadian author known for his profound social criticism and vivid portrayal of the lives of ordinary people in India. His works often focus on the struggles of the middle class in India and the exposure of social injustice. more

“Nehemia was gone. That vibrant, fierce, loving soul; the princess who had been called the Light of Eyllwe; the woman who had been a beacon of hope—just like that, as if she were no more than a wisp of candlelight, she was gone. When it had mattered most Celaena hadn't been there. Nehemia was gone.”

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Book:Crown of Midnight

Source: Crown of Midnight

“I am living in hell from one day to the next. But there is nothing I can do to escape. I don't know where I would go if I did. I feel utterly powerless, and that feeling is my prision. I entered of my own free will, I locked the door, and I threw away the key.”

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Author:Haruki Murakami

“This isn’t a church social, Sweetheart. You aren’t going to be able to save me this time.”

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Book:The Sweet Gum Tree

Source: The Sweet Gum Tree

“All the color had been leached from Winterfell until only grey and white remained. The Stark colors. Theon did not know whether he ought to find that ominous or reassuring. Even the sky was grey. The eyes of the bride were brown. Big and brown and full of fear.”