Jack Finney
Born: 10-01-1911
Jack Finney was an American author renowned for his works blending science fiction with suspense. Born in 1911, he gained fame for "The Body Snatchers," which inspired multiple film adaptations. His novel "Time and Again" is celebrated for its vivid depiction of time travel. Finney's storytelling often explores themes of nostalgia and alternate realities, leaving a lasting impact on the genre until his passing in 1995.
Book summaries for books written by Jack Finney
Quotes
Time is not a line but a dimension, like the dimensions of space.
It's a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up.
The third level is a way out. The third level is escape.
The only trouble with escape is, it's a temporary solution.
The third level is a place where you can go to escape the pressures of modern life.
Sometimes we all need a little escape from reality.
The third level is a portal to a different world, a world of simpler times.
Sometimes the best way to move forward is to take a step back.
The third level is a gateway to the past, a place where history comes alive.
The third level is a secret passage to a bygone era.
In the third level, the past becomes the present.
The third level is a hidden treasure, waiting to be discovered.