“Hold still," my father would say, while I held the ship in the bottle and he burned away the strings he'd raised the mast with and set the clipper ship free on its blue putty sea. And I would wait for him, recognizing the tension of that moment when the world in the bottle depended, solely, on me.”
Quote by Alice Sebold
Work
The Lovely Bones: Picador Classic
Alice Sebold's 'The Lovely Bones' is a haunting and beautifully written novel that delves into the complexities of grief and the search for justice. The story is narrated by Susie Salmon, a young girl who is killed and watches over her family and the investigation into her murder from the afterlife. The novel is a poignant exploration of loss, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. more
Author
Alice Sebold
Alice Sebold is an American author born on September 6, 1963. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and unique narrative style, with notable titles including 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Black Swan'. She explores themes of humanity, memory, and redemption in her writing. more
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