Appearances Quotes in Mortal Engines

Don't worry if you missed this line; you'll be reminded about how beautiful Katherine is on pretty much every page for the next three or four chapters.

If the assassin were a dude, do you think Tom would give two hoots what he looked like? Why does the assassin's appearance even matter to Tom?

The first thought that runs through Tom's head isn't: "I caught the assassin!" It's: "This girl is uglier than a tarantula sandwich." Why does he place such value on physical appearance, even in a life-or-death situation?