Skip to content

Fangirl Quote by Rainbow Rowell

“The problem with playing hide-and-seek with your sister is that sometimes she gets bored and stops looking for you. And there you are - under the couch, in the closet, wedged behind the lilac tree - and you don't want to give up, because maybe she's just biding her time. But maybe she's wandered…” quote by Rainbow Rowell
Download Open image
““The problem with playing hide-and-seek with your sister is that sometimes she gets bored and stops looking for you. And there you are - under the couch, in the closet, wedged behind the lilac tree - and you don't want to give up, because maybe she's just biding her time. But maybe she's wandered off...””

Rainbow Rowell

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell, 2015

Playing hide‑and‑seek with a sibling can become a metaphor for waiting, hope, and the fear of being forgotten.

In simple terms: Waiting can feel endless and uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Stay patient but keep searching for connection.

Themes

family patience hope

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • childhood games
  • family reunions
  • long‑term goals

Key Concepts

Psychology of waiting relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you stop waiting?
  • How do you know if someone is truly waiting for you?
A Different Perspective

Hope can turn into stagnation if not balanced.

3.2 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Rainbow Rowell

Explore all 1,108 Rainbow Rowell quotes

More Fangirl quotes

Browse all 72 Fangirl quotes