“I stood there in the kitchen, watching her staring across the meadow still searching for her nemesis and I thought, suddenly, that this is all our lives - this is the one fact that applies to us all, that makes us what we are, our common mortality, our common humanity. One day someone is going to come and take us away: you don't need to have been a spy, I thought, to feel like this.”
Restless is a narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions, focusing on the journey of a character grappling with the desire for change and the fear of the unknown. The story unfolds as the protagonist navigates through various life stages, reflecting on the pursuit of fulfillment and the search for meaning. more
William Boyd is a British novelist known for his unique narrative skills and rich imagination. His works span a variety of genres, including historical novels, spy novels, and adventure novels. Boyd's novels are characterized by complex characters and captivating plots. more
“This is the seashore. Neither land nor sea. It’s a place that does not exist.”
“The ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together.”
“Be like the fountain that overflows, not like the cistern that merely contains.”
“I learn from my own daughter that you don’t have to be awake to cry.”