How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
As he worked on the Theorem, Colin was so focused that the world outside his notebook seemed not to exist, so he jolted upright in surprise when he heard, from behind him, Lindsey say, "Time for dinner, dude." (13.33)
Colin is so lost in his thoughts and his work that he can't see the world around him. Just like he didn't get what his dad was saying about missing a piece (above), he doesn't know how to interact with the world when he is lost in his thoughts. He might want to matter to the world, but he certainly doesn't live in it.
Quote #5
"Whatever, I like you, and I never really like anybody. Hassan likes you, and I can tell that he never really likes anybody, either. You just need more people who don't like people." (14.4)
Bam—Lindsey sure knows how to tell it straight. She's not one of those lovey-dovey gals who wants to be BFFs with everyone in sight, and yet she still likes Colin. It's important for him to come to the realization that not everyone loves the popular kids, and that there are loads of people just like him who only exist on the fringes of the cool kids.
Quote #6
We're invisible. I've never been here with someone else. It's different being invisible with someone. (14.19)
Shh… we're in a super secret hiding place. Lindsey takes Colin to her hideaway where it's so dark they can't even see each other. We're interested in the way she thinks about her life—she can't be seen by anyone, yet she's with Colin. It's as though they are together, but apart from the rest of the world.