"Strolling the deserted streets of Madrid at that hour of indecision—when everything is on the verge of happening but nothing yet has—redeemed the city, concealing its misery, creating a false sense of benevolence."
"Darkness had fallen outside. Einar and Erla were sitting at the supper table with their guest."
"The detective in charge of the investigation had turned over every last detail to me, so the town coming into view through the bus windshield didn’t seem all that unfamiliar."
"Sunghwan opened the glass door that led from the living room to the veranda."
