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The beginning [of Lincoln in the Bardo] is strange, and I…

“The beginning [of Lincoln in the Bardo] is strange, and I did a lot of work calibrating that so that a reader with a certain level of patience would get through it and in the nick of time start to figure out what was going on. In a short book, you can do that.” quote by George Saunders
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“The beginning [of Lincoln in the Bardo] is strange, and I did a lot of work calibrating that so that a reader with a certain level of patience would get through it and in the nick of time start to figure out what was going on. In a short book, you can do that.”

George Saunders

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Patience and careful pacing help readers navigate complex, surreal narratives.

In simple terms: Slow reading aids understanding of strange stories.

Key Takeaway

Read deliberately, embrace patience.

Themes

literature patience complexity

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

analytical educational

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • book clubs
  • personal reading
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

narrative structure reader engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle confusing texts?
  • What strategies improve comprehension?
A Different Perspective

Fast reading can miss depth.

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