The whole thing was so intense, so full of hurt that when I… - Helen Oyeyemi

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The whole thing was so intense, so full of hurt that when I look back at it I squint. I want it forgotten.

Helen Oyeyemi

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Helen Oyeyemi (December 10, 1984) is a British novelist and writer of short stories.

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Alternative Names: Helen Olajumoke Oyeyemi

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The whole thing was so intense, so full of hurt that when I look back at it I squint. I want it forgotten. - Helen Oyeyemi

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