By Mark Z. Danielewski To say this book has changed my life would be an understatement. It’s been weeks since I finished this story, and it’s still haunting me. It’s been in the background of my daily life. Gnawing at my peace mind. I love this book but I can’t recommend it if you can’t handle

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