A red heart-shaped pincushion has a small glowing doorway beneath upright pins against dark green.

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Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Few things leave a deeper mark on a reader than the first book that finds a way into his heart.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Your first great reading experience sticks with you more than almost anything else. The phrase "finds a way into his heart" makes the book sound like it slipped past your defences. This is about how early, formative reading leaves a lasting imprint on a reader.

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