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Jo Walton, born on December 1, 1964, is a British writer known for her works in science fiction and fantasy. Her writing often explores themes of humanity, society, and politics, and is celebrated for its unique perspective and profound insights.

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Famous Jo Walton Quotes

“The thing about Tolkien, about The Lord of the Rings, is that it's perfect. It's this whole world, this whole process of immersion, this journey. It's not, I'm pretty sure, actually true, but that makes it more amazing, that someone could make it all up. Reading it changes everything.”

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Book:Among Others

Source: Among Others

“If I were omnipotent and omnibenevolent I wouldn't be so damn ineffable.”

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Book:Among Others

Source: Among Others

“I had said that Le Guin's worlds were real because her people were so real, and he said yes, but the people were so real because they were the people the worlds would have produced. If you put Ged to grow up on Anarres or Shevek in Earthsea, they would be the same people, the backgrounds made the people, which of course you see all the time in mainstream fiction, but it's rare in SF.”

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Author:Jo Walton

“I am reading The Lord of the Rings. I suddenly wanted to. I almost know it by heart, but I can still sink right into it. I know no other book that is so much like going on a journey. When I put it down to this, I feel as if I am also waiting with Pippin for the echoes of that stone down the well.”

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Book:Among Others

Source: Among Others

“There may be stranger reasons for being alive. There are books There’s interlibrary loan. There are books you can fall into and pull up over your head.”

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Book:Among Others

Source: Among Others

About the Author

Born: December 1, 1964
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 55

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