“Why can’t some people leave the cave even when it’s sunny outside?” That is a fabulous question that I have gleaned from reading this novel. This book would definitely be under the category of murder-comedy. The story is not overly romantic, but Tag and Lori’s relationship does add meat and believability to the story. Although I have no real idea what the main characters (Tag and Lori) look like, the author does do an amazing job continuing character development throughout the story. So by the end of the story, you feel that you have a very well-rounded idea of what the characters are like, their motivations and feelings, and the way they think, which is one my favorite things about reading (being able to feel that the characters could be actual people). The story was quite funny. “…I was careful not to appear too excited lest I put a damper on his misery.” Tag and Lori complement each other in a compelling way, both of them being comedic, but with contrasting types of comedy. Telling …
“What is the meaning of life? That was all – a simple question; one that tended to close in on one with years. The great revelation had never come. The great revelation perhaps never did come. Instead, there were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark.” -Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse (1927), Part III, Chapter 3
“She tried to remind herself that this was all an illusion. That she didnt have to worry about the dangerous implications because illusions dont have implications!” Landline, Rainbow Rowell
“That’s what people say ‘its not goodbye’ when they are too afraid to face what they’re feeling. I’m not going to see you tomorrow. I dont know when I’ll see you again. That deserves more than ‘its not goodbye’” -Eleanor & Park, Rainbow Rowell
“I suppose you can’t hold on to old things just for the sake of holding on.” -Jenny Han, P.S I still love you