Quote a couple of spoiler-free sentences from the book you’re reading to tempt others.
"No sooner had I walked through them than I was practically run down by a fat man in a wheelchair who had a whistle stuck in his mouth. As he grabbed the rims of the wheels firmly in both hands, the wheelchair came to a halt so abruptly that he practically shot out of his chair and his black wig, more like a toupee, slid over his forehead, and he had to shove it back in place."
I Served the King of England by Bohumil Hrabal p. 47
9 comments:
I've not come across this author let alone the title, so look forward to hearing about it in due course!
I like the name of the author!
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Hahaha I remember that bit! Looking forward to discussing this on Thursday!
Oh I liked this bit lots, in afct I am shocked how funny it is... and how rude!!! Shall say no more until Thursday!
Verity, I came across Hrabal at University and Vintage have recently reissued a couple of his books.
Guatami, it's a curious name, isn't it? It's Czech.
Rachel, I'm looking forward to discussing it too!
Simon, it is very comic -which I was expecting (although not sure if it would translate)- but the rudeness was a surprise! Until Thursday...
Oh HA, I read that bit yesterday. Am enjoying it immensly although sad that I can't come on Thurs this time due to double booking myself with a work event :( I will be sending my thoughts by proxy though!
I agree with Simon, how rude! (and entertaining).
Polly, I'm glad you are enjoying it! You shall be missed but looking forward to your thoughts.
Sounds like a Seinfeld episode! Looking forward to hearing more about this title.
Darlene, hehe. As usual for a book group read my post will appear on the day after, which is this Friday.
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