I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn q…

Ian Mcewan
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I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. ✨ Ian McEwan: 'It's good to get your hands dirty a bit'. Interview with Nicholas Wroe, www.theguardian.com. March 5, 2010.
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I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. ✨ Ian McEwan: 'It's good to get your hands dirty a bit'. Interview with Nicholas Wroe, www.theguardian.com. March 5, 2010.

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