How we cite our quotes: (Page number)
Quote #1
Donald is not sure what the universe was trying to tell him by taking away his only daughter, but here is what he learned: no one can put a price on losing everything. And another thing: all your future histories can be destroyed in a single moment. (63)
Donald’s the BMW driver who almost runs over Natasha (and does hit Jeremy Fitzgerald), but it’s hard not to sympathize with him. His daughter was killed by a texting driver, and his entire world was shattered instantly.
Quote #2
"People just want to believe. Otherwise they would have to admit that life is just a random series of good and bad things that happen until one day you die." (77)
If “data scientist” is the career that best suits Natasha’s personality, it’s probably safe to say “Hallmark greeting card writer” would be the least suitable choice. This girl’s brand of determinism has a seriously depressing streak.
Quote #3
No one bother to follow up with destiny, though. The cafeteria just forgot there was another box in the back, and you got a slice of cake from your friend anyway. You fumed while waiting for another train, but one came along eventually. No one died on the train you missed. No one so much as sneezed. We tell ourselves there are reasons for the things that happen, but we're just telling ourselves stories. We make them up. They don't mean anything. (198-199)
After Daniel and Natasha have their big fight, Daniel’s in an emotional tailspin and is mentally kicking himself for reading so much significance into their meeting. He doesn’t really believe what he’s saying here.