novels certainly have their charms, but the most elegant cr… - Gabrielle Zevin

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novels certainly have their charms, but the most elegant creation in the prose universe is a short story. Master the short story and you'll have mastered the world,

Gabrielle Zevin

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Gabrielle Zevin (born October 24, 1977) is an author and screenwriter who lives in the USA.

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My life is in these books. Read these and know my heart. We are not quire novels. We are not quite short stories. In the end, we are collected works.

You have had tragedy, yes, but you have had many good friends as well.
"Have I?"
"Yes, Marx and Sadie. They loved you."
"Is two considered many?" Sam asked.
"It depends on how good the friendships are,"
Dong Hyun said.

I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart.

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