I read to escape to a more interesting world, not to be locked up in a sweltering prison and find myself vicariously standing among people who are tortured beyond the limits of sanity.
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The quote from Amy Tan's "Saving Fish from Drowning" highlights a common sentiment among readers: the desire to escape into rich, imaginative worlds rather than face harsh realities. The notion of reading as a form of escape is powerful; it invites us to transcend our everyday lives and experience new adventures. However, when literature exposes us to intense suffering and despair, it can feel like being imprisoned in a world of pain rather than liberated by the narrative.
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