“Your discovery, as best as I can determine, is that there is an alternative which no one has hit upon. It is that one finding oneself in one of life's critical situations need not after all respond in one of the traditional ways. No. One may simply default. Pass. Do as one pleases, shrug, turn on one's heel and leave. Exit. Why after all need one act humanly?”
In this novel, the protagonist, a film enthusiast living in New Orleans, navigates the complexities of his own existence and the world around him. The story delves into the protagonist's personal struggles and his quest for purpose and connection amidst the backdrop of the city's vibrant culture and the allure of cinema. more
Walker Percy was an American author known for his philosophical novels, which often explore themes of human existence, religious faith, and the absurdity of modern life. He was born on May 28, 1916, and passed away on May 10, 1990. more
“The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality.”
“It makes people nervous for one to step out of one's role.”
“Joy and sadness come by turns.”
“It is not merely the truth of science that makes it beautiful, but its simplicity.”
“I sometimes think novelists write about sex in order to avoid boring themselves to death.”