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Envy the Night

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by Michael Koryta (Goodreads Author)

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Why is the title of this book Envy the Night? It doesn't seem to correspond with the contents of the book whatsoever.
Yolanda There’s a quote at the beginning:

“I envy the night for its absence of light” — Dax Riggs, Ancient Man

How does that relate to the story? No idea. I do…moreThere’s a quote at the beginning:

“I envy the night for its absence of light” — Dax Riggs, Ancient Man

How does that relate to the story? No idea. I don’t see how it corresponds, either.
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