“At night, the house thick with sleep, she would peer out her bedroom window at the trees and sky and feel the presence of a mystery. Some possibility that included her--separate from her present life and without its limitations. A secret. Riding in the car with her father, she would look out at other cars full of people she'd never seen, any one of whom she might someday meet and love, and would feel the world holding her making its secret plans.”
In this novel, the protagonist's journey delves into the intricacies of personal identity and self-perception, offering a nuanced exploration of human experience. more
Jennifer Egan is a renowned American novelist, born on September 7, 1962. Her works are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound insights into modern life. Egan has won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' in 2011. more
“There's no going back. So we might as well get on with things.”
“I hear Seven Cities natives grow fruit just so they can eat the larvae in them.”
“Youth always tries to fill the void, an old man learns to live with it.”
“If we are abandoned to Jesus we have no ends of our own to serve.”
“He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another.”