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Obreht is an interesting young author. The work itself is astounding in the way a debut novel can be, very curious to finish my reading and then form an opinion.
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“In times of war, the law falls silent.
Silent enim leges inter arma”
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Silent enim leges inter arma”
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“Then why do you want to know?"
"Because learning does not consist only of knowing what we must or we can do, but also of knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do.”
― The Name of the Rose
"Because learning does not consist only of knowing what we must or we can do, but also of knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do.”
― The Name of the Rose
“If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.”
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“A single slim trunk
Branches that bow in a storm
Green, leathery leaves with a soft centre
Glittering against blue sky
White bark scarred, bleeding
Heart wide-open
Bandaged, but upright she stands... (225)”
― The Cry of the Dove
Branches that bow in a storm
Green, leathery leaves with a soft centre
Glittering against blue sky
White bark scarred, bleeding
Heart wide-open
Bandaged, but upright she stands... (225)”
― The Cry of the Dove
“For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked.”
― Yasalar Üzerine
― Yasalar Üzerine
Linda’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Linda’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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1,065 books
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408 books
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28 books
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0 books
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693 books
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301 friends
157 books
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181 books
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145 friends
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