The Name of the Star
Maureen Johnson
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Fear can’t hurt you,” she said. “When it washes over you, give it no power. It’s a snake with no venom. Remember that. That knowledge can save you.”
“I decided to deflect her attitude by giving a long, Southern answer. I come from people who know how to draw things out. Annoy a Southerner, and we will drain away the moments of your life with our slow, detailed replies until you are nothing but a husk of your former self and that much closer to death.”
“And if we get caught, I will claim I made you go. At gunpoint. I am American. People will assume I'm armed.”
“Keep calm and carry on. Also, stay in and hide because the Ripper is coming.”
“Welsh is an actual, currently used language and our next-door neighbors Angela and Gaenor spoke it. It sounds like Wizard.”
“Tell me what you want, what you really, really want," he said. "Braiiinnnnssss," we said in unison.”
“It was like the entire world was colluding to make me feel insane, and it was doing a really good job.”
“Walk really, really carefully. It's not complicated, but if you mess up, you'll die, so pay attention.”
“And what else is she?" Jerome asked. Jazza didn't offer any reply so I chimed in with, "A bitchweasel?" "A bitchweasel!" Jazza's face lit up. "She's a bitchweasel! I love my new roommate.”
“It was clearly one of those mornings when I was particularly American.”
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