What Happens at Night Quotes

“I don’t understand, said the man. What prevents you from leaving here? It is my home, said Lárus. My only home. But lots of people leave their homes. And find new homes. Better homes. Did you leave your home, and find a better home? Yes, said the man. In America, almost everyone does that. Home is not where you were born. I mean, perhaps it is, for some people, yes, but not necessarily. Not always. You could find another home, Lárus. Anywhere in the world. Only in this world? That is the only choice you give me?”
― Peter Cameron, What Happens at Night

“The man forked over his eggs, revealing a mattress of breadcrumbs beneath them. A fragrant steam rose up against his face. He looked over at his wife. She was staring despondently down at her plate of toast. Is that not what you wanted? he asked. She shook her head a little and smiled, sadly, at him. No, she said. It’s exactly what I want.”
― Peter Cameron, What Happens at Night