Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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I write adult fiction, but a good 40 to 50 per cent of my readers are teenagers. I love that if they have to grow up and move past JK Rowling they can move to me. From Jo to Jodi!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The author expresses pride in appealing to both adult and teenage readers, highlighting a transition from one author to another.
Jodi Picoult reflects on her role as a writer whose work resonates with a younger audience alongside older readers. She appreciates that as teenagers mature beyond the works of J.K. Rowling, they can find a new literary voice in her writings, suggesting a continuum in their reading journey.
Themes
TeenagersAdult FictionReadingLiteratureTransition
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the evolution of reading preferences as one ages.
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