Mr Hemingway says a lot of things I dont understand, Matilda said to her. 'Especially about men and women. But I loved it all the same. The way he tells it I feel I am right there on the spot watching it all happen.' 'A fine writer will always make you feel that,' Mrs Phelps said . 'And dont worry about the bits you cant understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music.

Matilda by Roald Dahl