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Dwelling Quote by Kendare Blake

“Over the course of my life I've been to lots of places. Shadowed places where things have gone wrong. Sinister places where things still are. I always hate the sunlit towns, full of newly built developments with double-car garages in shades of pale eggshell, surrounded by green lawns and dotted…” quote by Kendare Blake
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““Over the course of my life I've been to lots of places. Shadowed places where things have gone wrong. Sinister places where things still are. I always hate the sunlit towns, full of newly built developments with double-car garages in shades of pale eggshell, surrounded by green lawns and dotted with laughing children. Those towns aren't any less haunted than the others. They're just better liars.””

Kendare Blake

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Art of Dreaming, 2021

The narrator sees both bleak and bright towns as haunted, suggesting that appearances can conceal deeper truths and that seemingly perfect places may be deceptive.

In simple terms: Even nice towns can hide darkness.

Key Takeaway

Question appearances, seek deeper truth.

Themes

illusion deception environment perception truth

Mood

reflective skeptical thoughtful

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • moving to a new city
  • evaluating a neighborhood
  • discussing urban development
  • reflecting on personal safety

Key Concepts

psychology urban studies existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate between superficial charm and hidden issues?
  • What signs reveal a place's true nature?
A Different Perspective

Not all haunted places are physically dangerous; emotional distress can exist anywhere.

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