People talk about books being an escape, but here on the tube, this one feels more like a lifeline... The motion of the train makes her head rattle, but her eyes lock on the words the way a figure skater might choose a focal point as she spins, and just like that, she's grounded again. Jennifer E. Smith
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The idea that books can be like a lifeline is not only the theme of the book but also the main concern of the main character. The reader learns through the descriptions of how books can help to take away some of the bad thoughts and worries. The main character also understands that without reading, she would have no way to escape her problems.

Source: The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight

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