Julia Hoban
Julia Hoban
Full Name and Common Aliases
Julia Hoban is an American novelist known for her young adult fiction.
Birth and Death Dates
Born in 1969, Julia Hoban's exact date of birth is not publicly available. Her current status as alive is also confirmed.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Hoban is a U.S. citizen and works primarily as a writer, focusing on the young adult genre.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in an American household, Julia Hoban's upbringing is relatively private, with few details about her childhood publicly available.
Major Accomplishments
One of Hoban's most notable accomplishments includes writing "When You Reach Me," a novel that has garnered significant attention for its intricate plot structure.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to "When You Reach Me," Julia Hoban is also the author of other novels, such as "The Namesake" (working title), and various essays.
Impact and Legacy
Julia Hoban's writing often explores themes that resonate with young adult readers. Her focus on character-driven narratives has made her a notable figure in the contemporary literary scene.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Hoban's unique narrative approach, which typically blends elements of mystery and science fiction, sets her apart from other authors in the young adult genre.
Quotes by Julia Hoban
Every lineament of the girl’s wasted body is a testament to her inner turmoil. Willow can only imagine what kind of pain she must be in to destroy herself that way. She knows there’s something ironic in her compassion for the other girl, but she can’t help feeling that this utter mortification of the flesh is far worse than anything that she herself has done.
Well, sometimes I worry that my whole life will be based about what’s comfortable and easy. I’ll care too much about what makes me feel good to ever really reach for anything. And then I worry that even if I do, I won’t succeed.
You couldn’t really say that something that hurts so badly feels good exactly. It’s more that it just feels right. And something that feels so right just couldn’t be bad. It has to be good.
I guess what scares me the most now is the thought that I won’t be able to protect you.
I just figured out why someone would want to make the first mirror... I think some lover wanted his beloved to see how she appeared to him. He wanted her to be able to see herself the way that he did.
Her brother is crying, he is wretched and broken. Though his sobs are barely audible, he is weeping with absolute and total abandon. Such a naked display of emotion is both alarming and frightening.
...her hand closes on smooth metal. Her fingers test the sharpness of the edge. Perfect. It's a fresh blade. The girls' voices rustle in her head. Their clamoring pushes out all rational thought. She rolls up her sleeve. The bite of the blade kills the noise. It wipes out the memory of those staring faces. Willow looks at her arm, at the life springing from her. Tiny pinpricks of red that blossom into giant peonies.