Obey and hate yourself, survive. Disobey, redeem yourself, perish. I thought later how simply and quickly they had introduced that concept to me, as easily as breaking a little finger. For some reason they had decided not to beat me.
by Elizabeth Kostova (0 Reviews)
In "The Shadow Land" by Elizabeth Kostova, the protagonist reflects on a harsh dichotomy presented to her: obedience leads to survival but at the cost of self-hatred, while disobedience brings the chance for redemption but also the risk of death. This stark choice is introduced to her in an abrupt and almost trivial manner, akin to the simplicity of breaking a finger. The casual approach to such a grave concept highlights...
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