She'd have to propel herself into the future by whatever means possible or she'd be trapped forever in a place whose times had already passed. (Kiran Desai)

She'd have to propel herself into the future by whatever means possible or she'd be trapped forever in a place whose times had already passed.

Kiran Desai

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