Quote by Michael Chabon
Moby Dick - that book is so amazing. I just realized that it starts with two characters meeting in bed that's how my book begins, too, but I hadn't noticed the parallel before, two characters forced to share a bed, reluctantly.
Summary
This quote highlights the speaker's realization of a parallel between their own book and Moby Dick. The mention of two characters meeting in bed demonstrates a similarity in the initial circumstances of both works. This parallel is emphasized through the characters' reluctancy to share a bed, signifying a forced closeness. The speaker's admiration for Moby Dick's brilliance becomes apparent, as they express their newfound appreciation for the connection between their own story and the classic novel.