Quotes from bookThe Marriage Plot
The Marriage Plot is a 2011 novel by American writer Jeffrey Eugenides. The novel grew out of a manuscript begun by Eugenides after the publication of his novel Middlesex and portions are loosely based on his collegiate and post-collegiate experiences. Most of all, as its clever title announces, The Marriage Plot is both a realist story about marriage and a postmodern, metafictional commentary on the kind of story it tells.The novel was well received by many critics, and it was featured on some year-end best of 2011 lists.
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
Variant: There are some books that reached through the noise of life to grab you by the collar and speak only of the truest things.
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“She thought a writer should work harder writing a book than she did reading it.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“People don't save other people. People save themselves.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“It took courage to let things fall apart so beautifully.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“Dieting fooled you into thinking you could control your life.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“Paris was a museum displaying exactly itself.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“To start with, look at all the books.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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“She wanted a book to take her places she couldn't get to herself.”
Jeffrey Eugenides book The Marriage Plot
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