Zoe Whittall is a Canadian author and poet known for her captivating storytelling and exploration of contemporary issues. She’s written several novels, including “The Best Kind of People,” which delves into the aftermath of a scandal involving a respected teacher, and “The Middle Ground,” a story about friendship, identity, and sexuality.

Whittall’s works often tackle complex themes such as gender, sexuality, and social norms with a keen eye for human relationships and emotions. She’s praised for her ability to create multifaceted characters and narratives that resonate with readers, offering thought-provoking insights into modern society.

1. “That’s creativity in a nutshell. A messy tug-of-war with imagination to erase that feeling that nothing really matters anyway.”

2. “Sometimes being an adult doesn’t prevent you from making terrible choices.”

3. “George is essentially a very good person’” Joan said, “But that is one of those meaningless sentences. What is a good person? Under the worst of circumstances, who can say what we would do? For all we know, we might be the worst people on earth.”

4. “These kids have no innocence anymore.”

5. “When someone is your husband or father, that’s simply who they are. You don’t stop to question much about them, unless you’re given reason to, and they’d never been given reason to.”

6. “Well, parental control is somewhat illusory, right?”

7. “Compassion- it has its limits.”