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Devyani lives in Singapore. Her favourite author is Terry Pratchett.

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Devyani Saini I read. Or I force myself to write. Usually in my case if I just START writing I'll keep writing. If I really can't think of anything to write I will …moreI read. Or I force myself to write. Usually in my case if I just START writing I'll keep writing. If I really can't think of anything to write I will work on something else, or read some of my old work.(less)
Devyani Saini People think you're amazing! I say I've written a novel, and people just lose it. I guess it's silly sometimes, but it's nice to be showered with comp…morePeople think you're amazing! I say I've written a novel, and people just lose it. I guess it's silly sometimes, but it's nice to be showered with compliments without trying too hard.(less)
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A Violet, Violent Spring

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Published on August 14, 2018 04:51
Red Rising
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As a reader, this book was … fine ? There was nothing heavily wrong with it, just that Elsie and Jack’s family backgrounds could have been written with more thought.

As a scientist, this book annoyed me somewhat. The student emails were juvenile and s
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This book has the bones of a compelling story, but right now it is just that. Bones.

With 200+ pages of extensive world building added this book would have been an enthralling read, but sadly the worldbuilding is almost non existent.

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Despite taking 10 months to finish this it was actually a very interesting and dare I say enjoyable read. This was my first Sally Rooney novel so the dialogue and prose structure took some getting used to. I found Peter's chapters difficult at first, ...more
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Despite taking 10 months to finish this it was actually a very interesting and dare I say enjoyable read. This was my first Sally Rooney novel so the dialogue and prose structure took some getting used to. I found Peter's chapters difficult at first, ...more
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Albert Einstein
“The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.”
Albert Einstein

Zig Ziglar
“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.”
Zig Ziglar, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World

A.A. Milne
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

John Fitzgerald Kennedy
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”
John F. Kennedy

Terry Southern
“The important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock—shock is a worn-out word—but astonish.”
Terry Southern

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This is a book club where you can read anything you want. It's just a group to encourage everyone to continue reading even though we all read busy liv ...more
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