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If I leave the fictional world for too long, it's a bit…

“If I leave the fictional world for too long, it's a bit like stepping through a portal, entering another reality, and then not knowing how to get back to where you were before.” quote by Laura van den Berg
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“If I leave the fictional world for too long, it's a bit like stepping through a portal, entering another reality, and then not knowing how to get back to where you were before.”

Laura van den Berg

About This Quote

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

Leaving a fictional world feels like exiting a portal, creating disorientation when returning to reality.

In simple terms: Immersion in stories can make real life feel strange.

Key Takeaway

Ground yourself after reading.

Themes

fiction reality disorientation identity

Mood

thoughtful curious introspective

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • writing
  • creative breaks
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology of immersion narrative transport

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel disoriented after a story?
  • How can you transition smoothly?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers experience this; some stay grounded.

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