Der Wal und das Ende der Welt Quotes

“If this was death, then death was like switching off the lights in a big house; first the farthest rooms, then the dining room and the kitchen and the landing, and then the living room, and then, with the house almost in darkness, there’s time for a last look around, a farewell moment, perhaps, to see if everything is in order; and then the final switch in the hallway. Death,”
― John Ironmonger, Not Forgetting The Whale

“The best recipe for true love is plenty of time spent in close proximity; plus a little jeopardy to face together.’

‘Proximity and Jeopardy.’ Joe laughed. ‘That’s the Trevarrick secret, is it?’

‘And a generous helping of time. The jeopardy is optional, but it makes for a better story. It’s like the grain of sand in the oyster that creates the pearl.”
― John Ironmonger, Not Forgetting the Whale