Heatstroke Quotes

“There was such a chasm between fourteen and fifteen.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“The heat made having a body more than an afterthought. 'The mechanics of the flesh were So much more apparent.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“It's always the quiet ones, though, isn't it? That's what they say. Hiding all their twisted thoughts behind crap conversation.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“Neither was what the other had expected. Those hot days had contorted everything; melted it down and reset it into odd new shapes. They had no secrets left to tell. Everything was on the outside. There was no going back.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“He was speaking to them both, as if they were a proper couple, as if Lily was a legitimate part of their family. It made sense. Mark seemed like less of a monster if it was real, if they were in love. That way, he wasn't a predator, just a man swept away by his feelings”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“I actually think she feels really flattered. That this impressive man is paying her so much attention. He doesn't have to, does he? But he can obviously see something in her that her family or her friends don't. There is something about her he really likes. That must feel nice for her. It must make her feel special.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke

“Parents send their children to us for six hours a day, most days of most weeks. and we have a duty of care over each and every one of them. This is going to be very challenging indeed. People will make judgements, terrible things will be said and written, we will be accused of every oversight, every folly in the book. But we must be seen to stay calm and professional. We must be honest, to acknowledge if we could have done more, and make changes accordingly. We must rise above it. We must carry on teaching. We have no option. The parents need to feel like they can absolutely trust us. The students need to feel safe.”
― Hazel Barkworth, Heatstroke