Death Quote by Tea Obreht Download Open image “I think the mythology of death really ran away with me when I was very young.” — Tea Obreht ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Death Mythology Ran Thinking Young
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“I felt my voice had fallen through and through me, and I couldn't summon it back to tell him or myself anything at all.” — Téa Obreht Copy Share Image
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At the end of the day, it's about the reader's attachment to and belief in the magical elements that make or break magical realism. — Tea Obreht Copy Share Image
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