Paper Towns 3

I agree with what Quentin says about how it depends on which metaphor you choose because it affect your whole outlook on life. But I think he was wrong on one thing. If you choose the strings you're not necessarily "imagining a world in which you can become irreparably broken." While you can't ever mend the strings completely, you could always tie up the broken ends. It'll never be the same, but it may still serve its purpose.