Book Quote by William Styron

A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.

— William Styron

A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted. You should live several lives while reading it.

— William Styron

A great book should leave you with many experiences.

— William Styron

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