The author reminisces about their earliest memory of reading in their father's arms and the impact of visits to the library. Through their upbringing in a Catholic school, they developed a philosophical mindset, turning away from religion while still grappling with its questions. Influenced by authors like Omar El Akkad, they explore the power of language in addressing atrocities. Ultimately, they express a deep appreciation for a multiplicity of literary influences, underlining reading as a prismatic experience that broadens understanding and inspires their desire to write.
I used to think that, sometimes, people are made speechless by the horror of events, by fear, by grief. Perhaps the words they need don't exist.
Plurality! It's really all of them, isn't it? Contending with one another across time. Reading is prismatic, and a great writer shows us how to read far beyond their own works.
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