How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Magda laughs, and I feel it inside my chest.
There is nothing in the world I would rather do than make Magda Price laugh. (23.79-80)
We think Hautman does a good job of capturing adolescent crush sensations and thoughts.
Quote #8
"I'm sorry to hear that, Jason. […] Because it means you've got a long, lonely road ahead of you."
"It's my road."
"You're right about that." His shoulders dropped and I felt something go out of him, as if he had been holding his breath for years and had suddenly remembered to exhale. (31.12-14)
Sometimes adulthood contains paradoxes. Jason gets what he's fought for, but it's not all jumpy-houses and pony rides.
Quote #9
"All right then," [my dad] said, his mouth curved into a sad smile. It wasn't one of his usual looks—angry, bewildered, impatient, friendly, curious, or astonished. It was more of a level look, a look of recognition and understanding. (31.15)
A level look. One of mutuality and some degree of equality. This is a Big Moment.