The Accidental Tourist
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First editionFirst publication
1985, United States
Literature form
Novel
Genres
Literary
Writing language
English
Author's country
United States
Length
Approx. 125,000 words
Notable lines
They were supposed to stay at the beach a week, but neither of them had the heart for it and they decided to come back early.
— First lines
"I really don't care for movies. They make everything so close up."
"It's just free speech, that's all we've got. We can say whatever we like, then the government goes on and does exactly what it pleases. You call that democracy? It's like we're on a ship, headed someplace terrible, and somebody else is steering and the passengers can't jump off."
"I'm beginning to think that maybe it's not just how much you love someone. Maybe what matters is who you are when you're with them."
"The real adventure, he thought, is the flow of time. It's as much adventure as anyone could wish."
"You know what you remind me of? The telegram Harpo Marx sent his brothers: No message. Harpo."
That made him grin.
Sarah said, "You would think it was funny."
"Well? Isn't it?"
The taxi lurched to a halt. A sudden flash of sunlight hit the windshield, and spangles flew across the glass. The spangles were old water spots, or maybe the markings of leaves, but for a moment Macon thought they were something else. They were so bright and festive, for a moment he thought they were confetti.
— Last lines
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