...to be injured on this tundra would lead to a quick and painful death-or at the very least abject humiliation before the popping flashes of the tourist season's tail end, which was slightly less painful than a painful death, but lasted longer. (Eoin Colfer)

...to be injured on this tundra would lead to a quick and painful death-or at the very least abject humiliation before the popping flashes of the tourist season's tail end, which was slightly less painful than a painful death, but lasted longer.

Eoin Colfer

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