“Maybe it's because your mother is always Mom to you, or maybe it's because I was in denial, but finally it hits me: Mom is just as much his captive as I am. She's not just the quieter parent, the more reasonable one. She's the trustee trapped between the warden and the other prisoner. Immediately upon the heels of this understanding is another: I must not say this out loud. To say it out loud is to name it, and to name it is to give it irresistible power. That power will mean it can no longer be ignored. The polite fictions and convenient blind spots won't work anymore. Something will have to change. And I know, with a certainty that fills me with dread, this is something she will not do. If I say the name of this thing he's done to her, she will fight me. She will join him, because she'll have to. Because she'll have to destroy me or else admit I was right.”
Quote by April Daniels
Book:Dreadnought
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Dreadnought
Dreadnought is a science fiction novel that explores themes of power, technology, and the human condition in a world dominated by a colossal warship known as the Dreadnought. The story delves into the political intrigue and military strategies surrounding the vessel, while also examining the personal struggles of its crew and the broader implications of their actions. more
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