“I should fictionalize it more, I should conceal myself. I should consider the responsibilities of characterization, I should conflate her two children into one, or reverse their genders, or otherwise alter them, I should make her boyfriend a husband, I should explicate all the tributaries of my extended family (its remarriages, its internecine politics), I should novelized the whole thing, I should make it multi-generational, I should work in my forefathers (stonemasons and newspapermen), I should let artifice create an elegant surface, I should make the events orderly, I should wait and write about it later, I should wait until I’m not angry, I shouldn’t clutter a narrative with fragments, with mere recollections of good times, or with regrets, I should make Meredith’s death shapely and persuasive, not blunt and disjunctive, I shouldn’t have to think the unthinkable, I shouldn’t have to suffer, I should address her here directly (these are the ways I miss you), I should write only of affection, I should make our travels in this earthly landscape safe and secure, I should have a better ending, I shouldn’t say her life was short and often sad, I shouldn’t say she had her demons, as I do too.”
Quote by Rick Moody
Work
Demonology explores the beliefs, practices, and theories surrounding demons, including their origins, characteristics, and interactions with humans. The book delves into various religious, historical, and cultural perspectives on demonic entities, offering insights into the evolution of demonology as a field of study. more
Author
Rick Moody is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound psychological descriptions. His works often explore the complexities of modern life and the nature of personal identity and interpersonal relationships. more
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