

The People of Paper
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Book • 2005
The People of Paper is a metafictional novel that delves into themes of heartbreak and storytelling.
The narrative follows a writer whose personal life is disrupted, leading him to incorporate his experiences into the book itself.
The ex-girlfriend becomes a character in the novel, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
The book explores the challenges of continuing a story when the original premise is derailed by real-life events.
Through unconventional storytelling, it examines the relationship between author, characters, and narrative.
The novel reflects on the power of art to process and transform personal experiences.
The narrative follows a writer whose personal life is disrupted, leading him to incorporate his experiences into the book itself.
The ex-girlfriend becomes a character in the novel, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
The book explores the challenges of continuing a story when the original premise is derailed by real-life events.
Through unconventional storytelling, it examines the relationship between author, characters, and narrative.
The novel reflects on the power of art to process and transform personal experiences.
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Maria Reva

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