Chapter 4 “Operations of the Heart” (p. 29)
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People think it’s a failure to live alone. But it isn’t. The failure is to live with someone because you can’t face anything else.
— M. John Harrison
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About M. John Harrison
Michael John Harrison (born 26 July 1945), known primarily by his pen name M. John Harrison, is an English author and critic. He is widely considered one of the leading stylists in modern fantasy and science fiction.
About M. John Harrison
Michael John Harrison (born 26 July 1945), known primarily by his pen name M. John Harrison, is an English author and critic. He is widely considered one of the leading stylists in modern fantasy and science fiction.
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