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The Complete Malazan Book of the Fallen

by Steven Erikson (Goodreads Author)

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Elena ’s Quotes

“Because what else does one ask even a broken cybernetic deity but, Why are we here?”
― Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Time

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“Ah, the smell of mystery and dark doings, of skulduggery and revenge. The meat of a good tale.”
― Glen Cook, The Black Company

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“I find it helpful to quote the wisdom of my father, who once told me, "Who knows why the fuck anything happens?”
― Ben Aaronovitch, Rivers of London

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“Ha. Get used to it, ang moh. The juicy hot dog of life is best enjoyed between two puns.”
― Cassandra Khaw, Food of the Gods

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“I don't have time for druid shenanigans.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Triumphs

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