“But that's the beauty of life: time is yours to keep and to change. Just a few minutes can be sufficient to carve a new road, a new track. Just a few minutes, and the void is kept at bay. You will live forever with that new road inside of you, stretching away to a place suggested, barely, on the horizon. For the shortest time, shorter than the shortest second's breath, you get to stand up to infinity. But eventually, and always, infinity wins.”
This book delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal growth as it follows the lives of various individuals living in the same building. The narrative examines how their interactions and personal struggles intertwine, offering a poignant look at the dynamics of community and the search for belonging. more
Lauren Oliver, born in 1982, is an accomplished American author known for her profound emotional depth and imaginative storytelling. Her works have garnered widespread acclaim and have resonated with readers around the world. more
“I have tried to be righteous all my life. Yet I have never been content.”
“The universe is seeming really huge right now. I need something to hold on to.”
“Maybe all you can do, when your world is burning, is hold on to the thing you love the most.”
“The winds that awakened the stars Are blowing through my blood.”