Many books have a page of quotes which are pertinent to their story. I’ve always been impressed by author’s ability to pick out quotes that sound cool and fit in well with what they’re doing. While I don’t yet have a story to put quotes in front of, I’ve got a quote that’s been kicking around in my head and I think that it’s really cool.
“Sad to see a man’s faith fail.” Kurt Barlow, Salem’s Lot
I don’t know what story would follow that (other than the original) but it just seems like a cool line - especially if you’re familiar with the story that it comes from. I’d probably have to get permission from Mr. King before I could use it, but dang, it’d be cool.
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April 13th, 2006 at 7:20 am
Seems to me that Mr. King would let you. Simply because he is the king of quotes before each chapter. I have to agree with you on the quote remembering. I tend to read in a way that does not meld well with remembering individual quotes. I admire those who can.
Val
April 13th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
Yes, he’s pretty good with the quotes. I remember also being very impressed by Neal Stephenson in his Baroque Series. He had a lot of quotes and most of them were spot on for the content.
-Matt