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“Sometimes people who seem good end up being not as good as you might have hoped, you know?”

Book:Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

This novel delves into the emotional journey of a young boy who grapples with his father's sudden death in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Through his quest to understand the world and the legacy of his father, the story explores themes of grief, memory, and the human capacity to heal. more

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Jonathan Safran Foer

Jonathan Safran Foer is an American writer known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. His works often blend historical, literary, and philosophical elements, exploring themes such as family, memory, and identity. more

“I picture it like Judgement Day,' he says finally, his eyes on the water. 'We'll rise up out of our bodies and find each other again in spirit form. We'll meet in that new place, all of us together, and first it'll seem strange, and pretty soon it'll seem strange that you could ever lose someone, or get lost.”

Firsts Body Seems Eye Together Form Spirit Lost Water Loses Strange Judgement His Eyes New Places Judgement Day

Author:Jennifer Egan

“Brown is a manly color”

Color Brown Manly

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“That's how they say it: He loves you in his own way. Well, what about my way? What if I need for him to love me in my way?”

Ifs Way Love Needs Wells Love You My Way What If

Book:Between the Lines: The Complete Series

Source: Between the Lines: The Complete Series

“What did Isabelle want?" Jace asked. Alec hesitated. "Isabelle says the Queen of the Seelie Court has requested an audience with us." "Sure," said Magnus. "And Madonna wants me as a backup dancer on her next world tour.”

World Want Said Next Audience Court Queens Dancer Want Me Jace Faerie Backup City Of Ashes Seelie Queen

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

“still loved but deprived of grace”

Stills Grace Deprived

Author:Flann O'Brien

“People are always worried about what's happening next. They often find it difficult to stand still, to occupy the now without worrying about the future. People are generally not satisfied with what they have; they are very concerned with what they are going to have.”