Books Quote by Evie Wyld
“As long as the reader is enjoying a story and the writing, it doesn't concern me if people don't understand why it's running backward or if it's running backward. I think disorientating a reader a bit can be really nice. Making them work and bringing their own past to play in a novel.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: All the Birds, Singing;2013
The author embraces disorienting narrative techniques to engage readers, encouraging them to bring personal experience to the story.
In simple terms: Disorienting readers can be intentional to deepen engagement.
Key Takeaway
Embrace narrative disorientation to deepen reader involvement.
Themes
literature
experiment
reader engagement
Mood
thoughtful
experimental
challenging
Type
philosophical
metafictional
analytical
When to use this quote
- experimental fiction
- creative writing
- reader response
- interpretive participation
Key Concepts
narrative structure
subjectivity
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from disorienting readers?
- How can a writer balance confusion and clarity?
A Different Perspective
May alienate readers who prefer straightforward storytelling.
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