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My book beginnings is taken from THE WOMEN IN THE CASTLE by Jessica Shattuck:
"The entire cart ride from the train station to Burg Lingenfels, Benita lay on the musty hay bales in a half stupor, no longer caring what she looked like: a slut or a vagabond reclining in the open air, making her way across the country with all the dignity of a sack of potatoes."
"The entire cart ride from the train station to Burg Lingenfels, Benita lay on the musty hay bales in a half stupor, no longer caring what she looked like: a slut or a vagabond reclining in the open air, making her way across the country with all the dignity of a sack of potatoes."
Happy Reading!!
ReplyDeleteI am only about 40 pages into my book. No opinion yet, but it is set after WWII has ended.
Thanks for stopping everyone.
That opener made me want to keep reading. Thanks for sharing...and here's mine: “WHEN ALL THE GIRLS HAVE GONE”
ReplyDeleteI think it is going to be a good read.
DeleteThanks for stopping, Laurel.
The opening makes me wonder where and when this book takes place. I'd keep reading to find out more. I like the comparison to a sack of potatoes!
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features BEYOND THE ASHES.
It is in Europe after WWII.
DeleteThanks for stopping, Sandra.
I hope it's a good read for you!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be.
DeleteThanks for stopping, barklesswagmore.
Must have been quite a train ride to leave her in such an uncaring state. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI think it was the war that did it.
DeleteThanks for stopping, Roberta.