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“The end of the book also means the death of the book and after that comes the mania and depression. One or the other.” quote by Abigail George
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““The end of the book also means the death of the book and after that comes the mania and depression. One or the other.””

Abigail George

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Psychology of Reading, 2023

The ending of a book signifies its death, leading to emotional extremes of mania or depression, reflecting readers' deep attachment.

In simple terms: Book endings cause strong emotions.

Key Takeaway

Accept endings as part of the experience.

Themes

literature emotion psychology

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

attachment closure mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some books affect us more?
  • How can we process literary loss?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers feel extreme reactions.

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