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Prophet Song

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by Paul Lynch (Goodreads Author)

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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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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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David It's probably worth noting that Simon leaves earlier in the narrative. When Aine first tries to arrange Eilish's departure, it is clear she is working…moreIt's probably worth noting that Simon leaves earlier in the narrative. When Aine first tries to arrange Eilish's departure, it is clear she is working with someone connected to the regime to do this, so their passage would have neen easier than what they need to do later in the book. Simon ends up in Canada, while Eilish's options are a refugee camp in Northern Ireland or being people-smuggled to mainland UK.(less)
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