“Because if one has an image, however dim and romantic, of a journey's end, one may, in the end, surely reach it, after no matter how many detours and deceptions and abandonings of hope. And hope could never have been entirely abandoned, even in the worst days.”
In this gripping tale, a group of individuals find themselves trapped on a mysterious island, where they must navigate a series of dangerous challenges and uncover the secrets hidden within the island's enigmatic Needle's Eye. more
Margaret Drabble is a renowned British novelist known for her insightful exploration of social changes and her focus on the lives of women. Her works often delve into the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the impact of historical context on characters' fates. more
“Our desire to conform is greater than our respect for objective facts.”
“Truth is a flower in whose neighbourhood others must wither.”
“He who lives by the crystal ball will eat shattered glass.”
“The emotions may be endless. The more we express them, the more we may have to express.”