Quotes from book
Let It Come Down

Let It Come Down

Let It Come Down is Paul Bowles's second novel, first published in 1952.


“We're all monsters," said Daisy with enthusiasm. "It's the Age of Monsters.”

Source: Let It Come Down (1952), p. 238

“Africa was a big place and would offer its own suggestions”

Source: Let It Come Down (1952), p. 199

“For God's sake, sit down. You look like a Calvinist rector telling his flock about Hell.”

Source: Let It Come Down (1952), p. 231

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