Patrick Ness’ A Monster Calls is a very powerful yet poignant prose that has the ability to captivate everyone. Its bittersweet story and backstory leaves one longing for more. I am no fan of young adult fiction but this laconic narrative about grief and sorrow is one that has truly won me over. I am falling in […]
Tag: Quotable Quotes
Quotable Quotes # 17: The Handmaid’s Tale
Although it was just recent that I have read Margaret Atwood’s modern classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, it has already made its mark in me. It is one of my all time favorites. Its interesting story line and powerful story-telling make up for a worth while reading. Moreover, it is a well of quotable lines. Here are […]
Quotable Quotes # 16: Midnight’s Children
Salman Rushdie’s award-winning work is a stunning read. It is a staggering work that goes beyond India and its history. I have no qualms in making it my 600th read as it filled me with awe. Rushdie is truly a literary genius. His book, filled with metaphors, is a wonderful source of quotes as well. […]
Quotable Quotes # 15: The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees is a wonderful coming-of-age story set in the Deep South. With its creative story-telling, it is poignant portrayal of a story that is within all of us. Kidd enamored readers with her interesting narrator and her astute observation of human behavior. Aside from being a powerhouse narrative, The Secret Life […]
Quotable Quotes # 14: Wuthering Heights
Truly one of the best works in classical romance genre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights has made to my list of all-time favorite books. An interesting story line, a set of interesting characters and a poetic story-telling were all masterfully woven by Bronte in this timeless love story. It is also a well of memorable lines that capture […]
Quotable Quotes # 13: South of Broad
Pat Conroy have established himself quite the connoisseur of Southern American flair. His works are greatly revered even after his passing. Here are some memorable lines culled from his work, South of Broad. If you haven’t read my review of this book yet, click here. “Time moves funny and it’s hard to pin down. Occasionally, […]
Quotable Quotes # 12: The Godfather
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather skyrocketed him to fame and world-wide syndication. The book and its movie adaptation are massive bestsellers, both often referred to as masterpieces. Although I am yet to watch the movie, I was engrossed with the book even though I had my apprehensions at first. It puts a microscope on the microcosm that […]
Quotable Quotes # 11: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay is one of my favorite reads of 2017 because of its skillful story telling and its interesting story. It was a wonderful read that I can’t help but gush over. Here are some of the quotes in the book that got my attention. If you haven’t read my […]
Quotable Quotes # 10: The Bone Clocks
The Bone Clocks is just my second serving of a David Mitchell novel. But as always, the novel fascinated me with its unique theme and wonderful story-telling. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book. If you haven’t read my review on this book yet, please click here.
Quotable Quotes # 9: Middlesex
Jeffrey Eugenides’ Middlesex is a gem of aread. It is definitely one of my best reads in recent memory. Here are some memorable lines from this Pulitzer Prize winning book. “Everyone struggles against despair, but always wins in the end. It has to, it’s the thing that lets us say goodbye.” ~ Jeffrey Eugenides, Middlesex […]
