The people I see from my window. In the huts, in the distance. They're all dressed the same. … - John Boyne

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To deny women directors, as I suspect is happening in the States, is to deny the feminine vision.

John Boyne

The people I see from my window. In the huts, in the distance. They're all dressed the same. ' 'Ah, those people,' said Father, nodding his head and smiling slightly. 'Those people. . . well, they're not people at all, Bruno. ' Bruno frowned. 'They're not?' he asked, unsure what Father meant by that.

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