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“Her life with Tom was strange and ill-defined and permanently temporary but therefore all the more a life of true life, because it was freely chosen every day, every hour. It reminded her of a distinction she'd learned as a child in Sunday school. Their marriages had been Old Testament, hers a matter of honouring her covenant with Charles, Tom's a matter of fearing Anabel's wrath and judgement. In the New Testament, the only things that mattered were love and free will.”

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Purity

Purity is a novel that delves into complex issues of personal integrity and societal values, set against the backdrop of contemporary life. more

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Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen

American contemporary novelist, known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works include 'The Corrections' and 'Freedom'. more

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“Algumas vezes as mudanças acontecem na marra. Uma guilhotina afiada corta as nossas mãos, e todas as rédeas escapam. É o que pensamos ter acontecido, até que a gente se dá conta de que nunca houve rédeas. Ninguém monta na vida. Brincamos de escolher, brincamos de poder conduzir o destino. Precisamos dessa ilusão para viver os dias de antes, dias em que podemos tudo só porque pensamos poder, e então a vontade do que está fora da gente joga sua sombra densa e pegajosa. Ficamos prisioneiros do que não queremos muito antes da morte.”

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