Book Quote by Guy Gavriel Kay
“It can be hard to write a skillfully entertaining fiction, but a great book wants to be more, and wants more from us.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on fiction writing, 2019
Argues that compelling fiction must transcend mere entertainment, demanding deeper engagement and meaning from both author and reader.
In simple terms: Great books ask more of us.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth in reading.
Themes
literature
creativity
reader engagement
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- creative writing workshops
- literary criticism
- personal reading goals
Key Concepts
narrative depth
authorial intent
literary ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “more” look like in a novel?
- How can readers balance enjoyment and depth?
A Different Perspective
May discount value of pure entertainment for some audiences.
![“[We let] the universality of fantasy, of once upon a time, allow escapist fiction to be more than just that - to also bring us home.” quote by Guy Gavriel Kay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dd1/guy-gavriel-kay-2769_escapist_we-let-the-universality-of-fantasy-of-on_299833.jpg)
