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1. Grab your current read.
2. Let the book fall open to a random page.
3. Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page. You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the
teaser you’ve given!4. Please avoid spoilers!
Through the windows, bright red strobe lights flashed across the walls accompanied by a high-pitched wailing. The sound was nagging and accusatory. It was nothing, nothing like a song.
--Bel Canto
by Ann PatchettI'm about halfway through Bel Canto and am struggling with it a bit, and trying to decide if I will finish it or not. I really enjoyed Patchett's other books I've read (Truth & Beauty, The Magician's Assistant), but this one isn't really keeping my attention. If you've read it, did you like it?
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10 comments:
that teaser does now sound pleasant!
My Teaser
I really enjoyed reading it. For some reason, Bel Canto more than any of her other books seems to split people right down the middle.
Interesting...I'll be interested in your final review. A friend recommended this book to me and I had put it on my List. I don't necessarily think she is the best to give recommendations, though, so I will wait for yours!
Now this is one that has been on my shelf for about 4 years, and yet, I have read at least 4 other Ann Patchett books --go figure?
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I liked "Bel Canto" much more than "Magicians Assistant" so I'm no help. I loved the interactions between the captives.
I've read mixed reviews about Bel Canto, but it is one do want to read one day. If you do continue with it, I hope it gets better for you!
The only Patchett book I've read is, in fact, "Bel Canto" which I enjoyed a lot. I thought about it for a long time after I finished it. Still, if you're not enjoying it, I'm all for moving on to something that you will. After all, different strokes for different folks, you know? ;)
Blech, I hated Bel Canto and dumped it about 2/3rds of the way through. Enough, already, about the mind-blowing voice of Roxanne!!
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