“For other people, love is like some rare orchid that can only grow in one place under a certain set of conditions. For me it's like bindweed. It grows with no encouragement at all, under any conditions, and just strangles everything else.”
This book delves into the philosophical and existential aspects of life, examining the nature of tragedy and its pervasive presence in the world. more
Scarlett Thomas is a British author born in 1972. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more
“My culture and my language have the right to exist, and no one has the authority to dismiss that.”
“As writers we must, from our very opening sentence, speak with authority to our readers.”
“I suspect any serious reader has a first great book, just the way anybody has a first kiss.”
“The most brilliant qualities become useless when they are not sustained by force of character.”