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Nothing in the World

by Roy Kesey · 2006

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"In haunting, evocative prose, Roy Kesey captures the horrors of war, the insanity of genocide, as well as the fleeting joys of love. Nothing in the World is a memorable debut."-Laila Lalami, author of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

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Nothing in the World is sparingly written, yet with great detail and emotion.

Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 80 pages
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novellanovellaMore like thisLess of this

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