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The plight of the migrant: Crossed Lines, by Marie Darrieussecq, reviewed

A middle-aged Parisian psychologist and a young refugee from Niger discover a curious affinity when they meet in desperate circumstances

Marie Darrieussecq, 2017. Credit: Getty Images 
issue 05 December 2020
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  • Crossed Lines

    Marie Darrieussecq, translated from French by Penny Hueston

    Text Publishing, pp. 288, £10

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