Tuesday 10 November 2009

Teaser Tuesdays


Quote a couple of spoiler-free sentences from the book you’re reading to tempt others.

"After she threw the baby in. nobody believed me for the longest time. But I kept hearing that splash."
Opening lines of The Well and the Mine by Gin Phillips

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

I loved this book...I thought it did a marvelous job of evoking the rural South.

Danielle said...

Now that's a line that makes you want to read more!

verity said...

Hurrah - have you started reading it?

Paperback Reader said...

Jill, it instantly transports you there, doesn't it?

Danielle, it's a fantastic opener! I was hooked.

Verity, just!

Anonymous said...

What a brilliant line... slightly freaky but brilliant, has certainly made me want to read it!

Paperback Reader said...

Simon, I suspect it is very much an example of Southern Gothic that you were seeking out recently. It definitely gripped my attention from the outset - fabulous opening line.

The Literary Stew said...

Definitely tantalising! Sigh! Just another book to add to my growing wishlist.

Unknown said...

The best Tuesday teaser I've ever seen! I really want to read this now! I look forward to reading your review!

Paperback Reader said...

Mrs. B, did you know it was also a Virago? I fully intend to immerse myself in this later today.

Jackie, I love your enthusiasm! Your comment made me laugh. It is one of the most intriguing opening lines that I have read for some time and one that I had to share.

gautami tripathy said...

I have to read it!

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Anonymous said...

I loved this book, particularly seeing the world through the eyes of a young girl. Can't wait to read your review!

Paperback Reader said...

guatami, it's very enjoyable!

Danielle, I especially enjoy the sections from the perspective of Tess too. So far I'm loving it!