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Such a pretty cover (click it for the blurb), such a lovely looking book. And by the author who won the Booker for The God of Small Things. What's wrong with me?
I'll ask you, then - What is wrong with me? Why can't I get into this book? Why can't I even really try? Seriously, I need help.
Thank you for listening to my rant. What are you sharing today?
BookBeginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader, and The Friday 56 - hosted by Freda’s Voice.
Both host sites for Friday link ups, where we discover more books, and make friends. Both involve sharing excerpts from a current book - the beginning and - you guessed it - page 56.
Both host sites for Friday link ups, where we discover more books, and make friends. Both involve sharing excerpts from a current book - the beginning and - you guessed it - page 56.
You are not going to believe the book I'm struggling with, people....
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
Here's My Beginning..
"WHERE DO OLD BIRDS GO TO DIE?
She lived in the graveyard like a tree. At dawn she saw the crows off and welcomed the bats home. At dusk she did the opposite."
Such a pretty cover (click it for the blurb), such a lovely looking book. And by the author who won the Booker for The God of Small Things. What's wrong with me?
I did go and list it on Goodreads as "currently reading", didn't I? So it pops up and mocks me everytime I log on. Then it asks me how far I am. Can you feel my pain?
Here's My Page 56
"On his prescription pad Dr Bhagat wrote in tiny, neat handwriting: Patient formerly of outgoing, obedient, jolly-type nature now exhibits disobedient, revolting-type of personality."
Thank you for listening to my rant. What are you sharing today?
10 comments:
Sorry to hear you're struggling with it. I've not attempted so far. I didn't hate The God of Small Things (we read it for uni), but then I didn't adore it either, so I'm in no rush to acquire this new one.
It actually sounds interesting to me:) I sometimes struggle to start a book. Often, I'm pleasantly surprised by it when I finally do:)
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A beautiful but haunting cover. I'm left wondering who she is. Vampire, spirit, someone who spends way to much time hanging around the graveyard. ;-) I'd love for you and your readers to check out mine! http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsOFITG
This doesn't sound like a book I would ever choose. I hope it picks up for you. This week I have Come Sundown by Nora Roberts. Happy reading!
You have me curious for more! Happy weekend!
I am not convinced that I would enjoy this one, especially if you are struggling. But I love the cover! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE IDENTICALS”
Don't chide yourself. Maybe it isn't the right book for now. If you set it aside and come back in a year, it may work then. Please visit my Friday Quotes Page.
Sometimes it isn't the right time to read a book. I'd always heard great things about Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle, but had it on my shelf for years because I couldn't get past the first few pages. Then I decided to try a few weeks ago. I finished it in one sitting and just loved it. But -- for a couple of reasons-- things had changed since I tried last and it spoke to me as it hadn't before. Maybe this one needs to wait.
Absolutely gorgeous excerpt. Thanks for sharing that one. Happy Friday!
Those snippets definitely make me want to know more. :)
Lauren @ Always Me
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