It marked the beginning and, of course, an end. At that moment a chapter, no, a whole stage of my closed. Had I known, and had there been a spare second or two, I might have allowed myself a little nostalgia.
Ian McewanIt is shaming sometimes how the body will not, or cannot, lie about emotions. Who, for decorumโs sake, has ever slowed his heart, or muted a blush?
Ian McewanIn Leon's account of his life, no-one was mean-spirited, no-one schemed or lied or betrayed; everyone was celebrated at least in some degree... Leon turned out to be a spineless, grinning idiot.
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