As long as she was falling in love with me, I might as well start making her promises I didn't intend to keep

As long as she was falling in love with me, I might as well start making her promises I didn't intend to keep

Michael Chabon is a master of crafting complex and flawed characters, and this quote perfectly encapsulates the type of character that often appears in his works. The idea of making promises that one doesn't intend to keep in order to keep someone falling in love is a common theme in Chabon's writing, as he often explores the darker side of human nature and relationships.