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'Diary of a Void' turns a lie into an exploration of motherhood and loneliness

In the book "Diary of a Void," a woman fakes pregnancy to avoid the unpaid office tasks often foisted on women. The simple lie turns into an absurdist exploration of motherhood and loneliness.

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