John Connolly Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Connolly.

John Connolly is a renowned Irish author, born on May 31, 1968, in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his crime fiction novels, particularly the Charlie Parker series, which follows the adventures of a private detective. Connolly's writing style combines elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His works have been translated into multiple languages and have received numerous awards, including the Edgar Award and the Shamus Award. Connolly continues to write and captivate readers with his gripping storytelling.

Stories were different, though: they came alive in the telli

Stories were different, though: they came alive in the telling. Without a human voice to read them aloud, or a pair of wide eyes following them by flashlight beneath a blanket, they had no real existence in our world...They could take root in the imagination and transform the reader. Stories wanted to be read, David's mother would whisper. They needed it. It was the reason they forced themselves from their world into ours. They wanted us to give them life.

Life Imagination Books Reading Stories Alive Transformation

I think the act of reading imbues the reader with a sensitiv

I think the act of reading imbues the reader with a sensitivity toward the outside world that people who don't read can sometimes lack. I know it seems like a contradiction in terms; after all reading is such a solitary, internalizing act that it appears to represent a disengagement from day-to-day life. But reading, and particularly the reading of fiction, encourages us to view the world in new and challenging ways...It allows us to inhabit the consciousness of another which is a precursor to empathy, and empathy is, for me, one of the marks of a decent human being.

Reading Inspirational Empathy