Chapter 68, “Bridges” (p. 801)
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To be human was often to be forced to choose between distasteful options.
— Brandon Sanderson
What It Means
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About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American fantasy author. He has been nominated twice for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He has also won a Hugo Award, and been nominated for four other Hugo Awards and a World Fantasy Award.
About Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American fantasy author. He has been nominated twice for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He has also won a Hugo Award, and been nominated for four other Hugo Awards and a World Fantasy Award.
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