“But family life sometimes had a vortex, like weather. It could be like a tornado in a quiet zigzag: get close enough and you might see within it a spinning eighteen-wheeler and a woman.”
Book:A Gate at the Stairs
Quote by Lorrie Moore
Work
A Gate at the Stairs
This book delves into the complexities of life in a small Indian village, focusing on the intersecting lives of its inhabitants. The narrative follows Tilo, a young woman who becomes entangled in a tragic event, reflecting on the societal and personal consequences of her actions and the broader issues of inequality and justice in her community. more
Author
Lorrie Moore
Lorrie Moore is an American writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its humor, satire, and profound insights into everyday life. Born on January 13, 1957, Moore graduated from Harvard University, where she began her writing career. more
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