The Lovely Bones Chapter 17 Quotes
The Lovely Bones Chapter 17 Quotes
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Quote 1
They had gone the week before to get haircuts at the same barber shop […] and though Lindsey's hair was lighter and finer than Samuel's, the barber had given them identical short, spiky cuts. (17.8)
Isn't that the cutest thing! Samuel and Lindsey's are almost too romantic to be believed. They make it look easy, but they've worked hard for what they have.
Quote 2
He had been falling in love all over again. (17.67)
We doubt Jack ever fell out of love with Abigail. But looking at the pictures of his wife, candid photos Susie took of her, really makes an impact. In these photos, Jack sees through to the deeper Abigail, and this new understanding spawns this renewed love.
Quote 3
"No, I mean I love you, and I want to marry you, and I want to live in this house!" (17.75)
Another intensely romantic moment, conceived expressly for brightening Susie's day up in heaven. Seeing that her sister is having a happy life helps her let go of Earth.