Harlan Coben Quotes

You can't have an up without a down, a right without a left, a back without a front - or a happy without a sad.

This is the price you pay for having a great father. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments - and you get the tears at the end, too.

The state of New Jersey is really two places - terrible cities and wonderful suburbs. I live in the suburbs, the final battleground of the American dream, where people get married and have kids and try to scratch out a happy life for themselves. It's very romantic in that way, but a bit naive. I like to play with that in my work.

Make no mistake, adolescence is a war. No one gets... -Harlan Coben

Make no mistake, adolescence is a war. No one gets out unscathed.

Discovering the context

This quote metaphorically likens the experience of adolescence to a battle or conflict. It implies that the journey through adolescence is challenging and transformative, and that everyone emerges from this phase with some scars or emotional impact.

'Caught' is a novel of forgiveness, and the past and the present - who should be and who shouldn't be forgiven. None of my books are ever just about thrills, or it won't work.

Tragedy is a hell of a teacher. It's much too stri... -Harlan Coben

Tragedy is a hell of a teacher. It's much too strict, but it's a hell of a teacher.

Discovering the context

This quote suggests that experiencing tragedy can be a powerful and harsh teacher, providing valuable but challenging lessons. It reflects on the idea that difficult life experiences, such as tragedy, can offer profound insights and teachings, albeit in a challenging manner.

Harlan Coben Quotes

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