How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
If my family were to move (honestly, I can't imagine it, but I'm stating it here for the sake of argument), I think it would take us about three years to unpack all our boxes. Noah's family, however, has put everything in its place. (8.8)
Moving a lot generates an impressive efficiency, but Noah's taken impressive to a whole 'nother level. (How did a whole 'nother get started as a turn of phrase, anyway? Who decided that was a good idea?)
Quote #5
Now, don't get me wrong—I like my family. While many of my friends' parents have been arguing, divorcing, and custody-sharing, my parents have been planning family vacations and setting the table for family dinners. (10.3)
Paul has an unusually peaceful relationship with his parents. There are really only two moments in the book when their behavior embarrasses him—when his dad corners Noah to show him the baby pictures, and when his mom makes him wear the reflective vest to go visit his boyfriend. (The horror)
Quote #6
Because I am my mother's son, I noticed right away that Noah's bottom front teeth overlap a little. Because I am not entirely my mother's son, I find this flaw to be beautiful. (10.20)
What do you think is more beautiful: a supermodel, or someone kind of dorky? (It's okay—no one else will see your answers. Probably.)