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Ginni Yes, I agree that she actually saw him. This was one of the most horrifying parts of the novel for me.

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Omar Foster Paul Lynch has stated that one of the main inspirations for the book was the Syrian Civil War. And it was reported children as young as 11 were detain…morePaul Lynch has stated that one of the main inspirations for the book was the Syrian Civil War. And it was reported children as young as 11 were detained and tortured by the authorities suspected of having links with armed groups. (less)

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Can someone please explain the title of the novel?

Birgitt Krumboeck Towards the end of the book, the prophet's song (warning) becomes clear.…moreTowards the end of the book, the prophet's song (warning) becomes clear.(less)

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Why does the author not use paragraphs or quotation marks?

Benjamin Richards Modern sensibilities? I recently read Still Life which had a distinct lack of punctuation and it made for a frustrating read. Perhaps it elevates the …moreModern sensibilities? I recently read Still Life which had a distinct lack of punctuation and it made for a frustrating read. Perhaps it elevates the writing from prose to poetry.(less)

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