“It [death] isn't an infection, she said. She might be right. Then again, we've nested in the walls like bacteria. We've taken over the house, its insulation and its plumbing —we've made it our own. Or maybe it's life that it's the infection: a feverish dream, a hallucination of feelings. Death is purification, a cleansing, a cure.”
This book delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal growth as it follows the lives of various individuals living in the same building. The narrative examines how their interactions and personal struggles intertwine, offering a poignant look at the dynamics of community and the search for belonging. more
Lauren Oliver, born in 1982, is an accomplished American author known for her profound emotional depth and imaginative storytelling. Her works have garnered widespread acclaim and have resonated with readers around the world. more
“The Mullahs and monks, they must worship you instead of empty rooms.”
“Get away from my house and all its rooms that echo, all the rooms I don't enter anymore.”
“all touch starting to sicken, as if the cells of my skin were individually nauseated”