We'd be immortal if we weren't forced to make choices
PAOLO MAURENSIG
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Paolo Maurensig’s The Lüneburg Variation intertwines chess and life, exploring themes of justice, guilt, and delayed punishment. Through a tale of strategic revenge and moral ambiguity, the book emphasizes that past actions inevitably shape the present. Its profound narrative highlights the complexity of justice and the inescapable burden of guilt.
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