Professional reviewers read so many bad books in the course of duty that they get an unhealthy craving for arresting phrases. (Evelyn Waugh)

Professional reviewers read so many bad books in the course of duty that they get an unhealthy craving for arresting phrases.

Evelyn Waugh

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