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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – John Le Carré

March 11, 2018

“It’s the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies?” … More Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – John Le Carré

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A Clockwork Orange – Anthony Burgess

February 28, 2016

“The important thing is moral choice. Evil has to exist along with good, in order that moral choice may operate. Life is sustained by the grinding opposition of moral entities.” … More A Clockwork Orange – Anthony Burgess

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In Cold Blood – Truman Capote

September 6, 2015

“It is no shame to have a dirty face – the shame comes when you keep it dirty.” … More In Cold Blood – Truman Capote

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The Secret History – Donna Tartt

August 26, 2015

“I suppose at one time in my life I might have had any number of stories, but now there is no other. This is the only story I will ever be able to tell.” … More The Secret History – Donna Tartt

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