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All of us in our secret hearts, in our empty moments of contemplation, stumble into the understanding that nothing matters. There’s a cold shock of realisation and, in that moment, we know that nothing at all is of the least consequence. Ultimately, we’re all just spinning our wheels, seeking to avoid pain until the clock winds down and our time is spent. To give someone purpose is to free them, however briefly.
— May 21, 2023 05:27AM
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Mandy
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“What does nostalgia mean to a child? An abstraction. A standing stone waiting for them in the mist. Walk a path across some decades, any path you like, and the word will gather weight. It will come to you trailing maybes and might-have-beens. Nostalgia is a drug, a knife. Against young skin it carries a dull edge, but time will teach you that nostalgia cuts—and that it’s a blade we cannot keep from applying to our o
— May 21, 2023 05:28AM
Mandy
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“I need new streets to be old on. Walking the same places I walked when things were so different—it makes me forget who I am, when I am.”“Careful there, Master Yute.” Malar spoke up unexpectedly. “Nostalgia’s a dangerous thing. Especially on steps like these.”
— May 21, 2023 05:28AM
Mandy
is 71% done
Trying not to devour this too quickly. More than halfway through and several line of text stands out. I've read that this book is supposed to be separate from any of the others but some little things I've noticed and this one particular line make me think somehow they may be connected....🤔 Moreover, Mark- this is such a well written novel I'm damn near stupefied with it's perfection!
— May 21, 2023 05:25AM
