“I close my eyes and all I can think of is red. So I get a tube of watercolour, cadmium red dark, and I get a big mop of a brush, and I fill a jar with water, and I begin to cover the paper with red. It glistens. The paper is limp with moisture, and it darkens as it dries. I watch it drying. It smells of gum arabic. In the centre of the paper, very small, in black ink, I draw a heart, not a silly Valentine but an anatomically-correct heart, tiny, doll-like, and then veins, delicate road-map of veins, that reach all the way to the edges of the paper, that hold the small heart enmeshed like a fly in a spiderweb. See, there's his heartbeat.”
Quote by Audrey Niffenegger
Work
The Time Traveler's Wife
In this poignant and imaginative novel, the reader is drawn into the complex relationship between a man with a rare genetic disorder and the woman who loves him. The man, known as 'Hank', possesses the ability to time travel without control, often finding himself in different eras and locations. His wife, 'Clara', must navigate the emotional turmoil of her husband's unpredictable absences and the challenges of living with someone who is constantly changing. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the human condition, offering a unique perspective on the nature of time and the resilience of the human spirit. more
Author
Audrey Niffenegger
Audrey Niffenegger is an American writer known for her unique literary style and profound emotional descriptions. Her works often explore complex interpersonal relationships and philosophical issues, with her most famous novel being 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. more
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