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H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014

by testsuphomeAdmin — Narin resides in a dilapidated cinderblock house beside the River Tigris in 2014, a place of despair where her daily life is steeped in violence and suffering. The militant group surrounding her has just suffered a major defeat, and their frustration is palpable. Among the chaos, Narin serves the commanders and their fellow militants, performing menial tasks like scrubbing pots while a palpable sense of frustration hangs in the air. Her thoughts are interrupted by the abuse of two newly acquired Yazidi…
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Grotto

by testsuphomeAdmin — In the chapter "Grotto" from *All the Light We Cannot See*, Marie-Laure, a blind girl, is led by Crazy Harold Bazin and Madame Manec through the narrow streets of their coastal town to a hidden grotto. Harold, wearing a copper mask, guides them past ivy-covered alleys and through a locked gate beneath the ramparts. The descent into the damp, sea-scented space intrigues Marie-Laure, who relies on touch to navigate. The walls are lined with countless snails, and Harold reveals the grotto's history as a…
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Grotto

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter "Grotto" depicts Marie-Laure's life in the aftermath of Madame Manec's death, highlighting her daily routines and emotional struggles. Despite her blindness, she navigates the streets of Saint-Malo with precision, counting steps and storm drains to reach the bakery and exchange coded messages. Her interactions with Madame Ruelle are brief but meaningful, often yielding hidden scrolls or scarce groceries. Marie-Laure's journey continues to the grotto, a hidden sanctuary where she finds solace in…
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Grotto

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a dramatic scene where a German antiair battery shoots down an American plane off the coast of Paramé. The captured pilot becomes a topic of conversation in the town, with Madame Ruelle admiring his appearance while Etienne views the event as a tragedy. Marie-Laure, the blind protagonist, remains hopeful as she senses the Americans advancing and the Germans weakening. Her daily routine includes reading *Twenty Thousand Leagues* to Etienne, a ritual that mirrors their own uncertain…
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Gray

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter "Gray" depicts the bleak winter of December 1943 in Saint-Malo, where fifteen-year-old Marie-Laure endures the harsh cold with scarce resources. The city is enveloped in wood smoke from green, unseasoned firewood, and the chill permeates even indoors, with snowflakes drifting through gaps in the walls. Marie-Laure's daily life is marked by the sounds of her great-uncle Etienne's radio broadcasts, reciting numbers and playing "Clair de Lune," which provide a fleeting sense of comfort amidst the…
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Good Evening. Or Heil Hitler if You Prefer.

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens on Werner's fourteenth birthday in May 1940, set against the backdrop of a Germany increasingly dominated by Nazi ideology. Despite the grim times, Frau Elena prepares a pudding, and Jutta gifts him a piece of quartz wrapped in newspaper. The children, including the Gerlitz twins and a sleepy five-year-old Rolf, engage in playful soldier impersonations, while a baby girl sits contentedly in Jutta's lap. Outside, the flame atop the waste stack flickers ominously, hinting at the industrial…
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Ghostroots

by testsuphomeAdmin — “Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…
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Frederick

by testsuphomeAdmin — Werner arrives in Berlin, spending his last money on train fare, and observes the city’s grim transformation under wartime conditions. The sunlight fails to brighten the dirt-smeared buildings, reflecting either the city’s decay or his own altered perception. Hesitant to confront his past, he circles the block multiple times, unnerved by a storefront’s mannequins that resemble corpses. When he finally rings the bell at Frederick’s new apartment, he is met with a mix of tension and reluctant…
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Frederick

by testsuphomeAdmin — Frederick lives with his mother in a modest apartment on the outskirts of West Berlin, surrounded by a quiet, almost desolate landscape. His days are spent on the patio, observing windblown plastic bags and filling countless sheets of paper with spiral drawings—a compulsive habit his mother has resigned herself to. Their isolated existence is marked by dwindling social connections and a sense of lingering trauma from the past. The arrival of a mysterious letter, forwarded through multiple hands, disrupts…
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Forty Minutes

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter "Forty Minutes" opens with Etienne rushing to the bakery in a state of panic, his vision blurred by vermilion spots as he searches for Marie-Laure. The fog lifts, revealing a harsh sunlight that contrasts with his distress. Madame Ruelle, the baker, immediately senses his urgency and abandons her post to assist him, sparking murmurs among the waiting customers. Etienne’s disorientation is palpable as he struggles to articulate Marie-Laure’s possible whereabouts, mentioning her occasional…
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