Oana Aristide

“It's the first time he can remember being genuinely surprised by someone's home. He understands why this family stands out in the eyes of local police: there's nothing illegal here, yet this home screams disobedience. He's also aware that his first reaction, his gut reaction, was resentment. "How dare they? Who do they think they are?" It takes conscious effort from him to switch to "how lovely to see something different." A switch that leaves him a bit dazed, as though he's just done a somersault.”
― Oana Aristide, Astronaut!: A Novel