My intro today comes from Indiscretion by Charles Dubow.
"Eleven in the morning. The backyards of houses rumble by. Here and there an above ground pool, discarded patio furniture, rusting bicycles. Barking dogs tied with ropes. Dry lawns. The sky is a pale blue, the heat of early summer just beginning to unfurl itself. Every fifteen minutes or so the train stops. More people get on than off."
This really grabbed me. The short clipped sentences interspersed with the longer lovely sentence "The sky is a pale blue, the heat of early summer just beginning to unfurl itself." I might just have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI ended up really loving this book so I would say definitely check it out!!!
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ReplyDeleteI do like a narrative that unfurls in short sentences, pulling me quickly into the scenes, the settings, and the emotion. Kind of intense in the flow of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...and here's MY TUESDAY MEMES POST
Oh, the writing in this book was really, really good.
DeleteI like the writing and the title is intriguing. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: Dearest Rose
This book was definitely a good one!
DeleteThose short sentences paint quite a picture. I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI really, really liked this book!
Deletehmmm . . . I'd keep reading, there's not quite enough information in intro. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteYeah, the intro is definitely lacking in detail but I can promise that the author makes it up later on :)
DeleteI have a good feeling about this one so I'd read some more!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in Meg - I appreciate it.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to share my review!
DeleteYes! I put this book on my list of 'most anticipated debuts' this year. Must say though, I don't like the cover at all...
ReplyDeleteThe cover isn't my favorite but the book is really, really good!
DeleteGreat intro teaser.
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