I think dystopian futures are also a reflection of current fears. Lauren Oliver currentdystopianfear Change image and share on social
I try to write characters that are as real, emotionally and psychologically, as I can make them; I feel the same way about setting. This often means that I'm drawing from my experiences and observations. Lauren Oliver characterdrawemotionally share on social
I was a troubled teen and I was constantly looking for someone to throw me a rope. Those ropes are connections. They allow us to see that life exists beyond the little worlds we are currently a part of. Lauren Oliver connectionconstantlyexist share on social
There are times I wish I was more conventional. I would get a husband and a baby and a big SUV in the 'burbs and be happy. But forging my own way - my career, my relationships with wonderful but troubled people - that's who I am. Lauren Oliver babybigburbs share on social
You don't reach points in life at which everything is sorted out for us. I believe in endings that should suggest our stories always continue. Lauren Oliver continueendinglife Change image and share on social
I feel a lot of adult fiction looks down on plot as a lesser form of literature. Lauren Oliver adultfeelfiction Change image and share on social
'Requiem' has been controversial because people don't feel I gave it closure. Lauren Oliver closurecontroversialfeel Change image and share on social
Dystopian novels help people process their fears about what the future might look like; further, they usually show that there is always hope, even in the bleakest future. Lauren Oliver bleakdystopianfear Change image and share on social
One of the things I've tried to do in my career is really write different kinds of books, so I'm able to broaden people's expectations of what I'm allowed to do. Lauren Oliver allowbookbroaden Change image and share on social
I think 'Voldemort' is definitely the scariest villain. Lauren Oliver scaryvillainvoldemort Change image and share on social
