For me, "Zoo" has always been a fable. It has nothing to do with realism. It's a fable about what man is doing to the world, and the animals have retribution. But in the real world, this would not happen. But in the world of 1984, this kind of thing can happen in a story.
James PattersonDisney World?โ Ari felt like his head was about to explode. โDisney World?โ His gravelly voice rose into a harsh shriek. โTheyโre not on vacation! Theyโre on the run! Theyโre running for their lives! Death is following them like a bullet, and theyโre on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
James PattersonGlaring at the Gasman, ter Borcht said, โYour time is coming to an end, you pathetic failure of an experiment. Vhat you say now is how you vill be remembered.โ Gazzyโs blue eyes flashed. โThen you can remember me telling you to kiss my-โ โEnough!โ ter Borcht said.
James PattersonAt that moment I had no mind to change, or not change, or throw against the nearest wall.
James PattersonIf the White House could do more to tell parents that getting children reading is their business too, we'd see a big difference. Hollywood and the NBA or NFL could step in, too. In England they have an event called Book Day, where every child receives a pound to use at any bookstore.
James Patterson