“The whole point of crying was to quit before you cornied it up. The whole point of grief itself was to cut it out while it was still honest, while it still meant something. Because the thing was so easily corrupted, let yourself go and you started embellishing your own sobs.”
This novel delves into the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a seemingly perfect couple in the 1950s, as they navigate the challenges of their unfulfilling lives and the societal pressures of their time. more
Richard Yates (1926-1992) was an American novelist renowned for his unflinching portrayals of suburban American life and the disillusionment of the post-war middle class. His debut novel "Revolutionary Road" (1961) is now considered a classic of American literature. A World War II veteran, Yates wrote with raw honesty about the broken American Dream and the quiet desperation of ordinary lives. Though underappreciated during his lifetime, his work influenced generations of writers and gained recognition after his death. more
“You won't transfer, right Keiichi?" -Rena Ryuugu”
“Anger was better than weeping.”
“When someone tells you not to cry, it’s pretty much impossible not to cry.”
“It's okay to have a good cry.”