Quotes

It is so hard to leave–until you leave. And then it is the easiest goddamned thing in the world.

— Paper Towns

I’d forgotten all about the previous quote until I just came across it purusing Tumblr. I read Paper Towns for the first time about a year ago, and at the time, I hate to say it, but I didn’t really like Margo. I thought she was selfish, and reckless. And that, for the most part is still true.

However, it is only recently I’ve learned to commend her bravery.

I’d like to read Paper Towns again, I feel that now I will have a much deeper understanding for Margo than I had before.

Which is basically the reason I love books so much. I read books that were way too old for me when I was a young teenager, and it is only on revisiting the books I loved then, that I can develop an even deeper appreciation for the characters once I have shared even a little of their experiences, and therefore, love them even more.

I haven’t found any other medium, television, music or film (which is ironic, given my degree course) that can adapt and change with you as you grow up as much as a book can. A good boook is so multi faceted and deep that a first reading is only scratching the surface of the true meaning, or indeed, as books belong to their readers, the true meaning for you.