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“She remembered Grace telling her about Lorcan's evasiveness when she'd first joined the Noctourne -his ability to speak without saying anything, to talk in riddles. He's a conundrum , thought Cheng Li. A walking, talking conundrum” quote by Justin Somper
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““She remembered Grace telling her about Lorcan's evasiveness when she'd first joined the Noctourne -his ability to speak without saying anything, to talk in riddles. He's a conundrum , thought Cheng Li. A walking, talking conundrum ””

Justin Somper

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Nocturne, 2012

Cheng Li describes a mysterious person who speaks in riddles, making him a living puzzle.

In simple terms: He is a puzzling, cryptic figure.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mystery.

Themes

literature character study enigmas

Mood

intrigued thoughtful

Type

fictional analytical

When to use this quote

  • reading groups
  • character analysis
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Mystery communication identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to enigmatic characters?
  • How do you interpret cryptic dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Mystery can alienate readers.

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