“Mr. Lisbon had the feeling that he didn't know who she was, that children were only strangers you agreed to live with.” — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
“Even our parents seemed to agree more and more with the television version of things, listening to the reporters' inanities as though… — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
“We Greeks are a moody people. Suicide makes sense to us. Putting up Christmas lights after your own daughter does it—that makes… — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
“When we asked him to sum up his impression of the girls' emotional state at that point, he said, "Buffeted but not… — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
“Though the boys never admit it as much, it is crucial the Lisbon sisters are all thin and beautiful within reason. There… — Alana Massey Copy Share Image
“O Earth, lie heavily upon her eyes; Seal her sweet eyes weary of watching Earth; Lie close around her; leave no room… — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
