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In a household tragedy, you are very much aware of being alone. It is something that is possible to grasp, and that is why it hurts so much. Because you are alone. I know a little about this.
Per Petterson
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"In a household tragedy, you are very much aware of being alone. It is something that is possible to grasp, and that is why it hurts so much. Because you are alone. I know a little about this."
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In a household tragedy, you are very much aware of being alone. It is something that is possible to grasp, and that is why it hurts so much. Because you are alone. I know a little about this. — Per Petterson

About Per Petterson

Per Petterson was a Novelist from Norway (1952–present).

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Who said "In a household tragedy, you are very much aware of being alone. It is something…"?
This quote is attributed to Per Petterson, a Novelist from Norway.
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Per Petterson lived from 1952 – present.