All readers come to fiction as willing accomplices to your…
“All readers come to fiction as willing accomplices to your lies. Such is the basic goodwill contract made the moment we pick up a work of fiction.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Readers willingly suspend disbelief, entering a pact where the author’s lies become a shared experience.
In simple terms: Readers accept fictional lies.
Value the collaborative nature of storytelling.
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When to use this quote
- book clubs
- creative writing workshops
- film viewings
- role‑play sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you negotiate trust with an author?
- What responsibilities do writers have to readers?
Readers may feel manipulated if the story betrays expectations.