"We have been lost to each other for so long."
-- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.
This is our Book Club book for March. I know it was very popular, but we haven't read it yet.
I saw the audiobook at the library, so grabbed it. But I only made through about five minutes before I had to abandon it because the reader's inflections were rubbing me the wrong way -- too melodramatic.
Fortunately, I had the paper book on my TBR shelf. I will read this one with my eyes instead of my ears and give the narrator whatever tone of voice I want.
NOTE
Book Beginnings on Fridays is a Friday "opening sentence" event hosted by Becky at Page Turners.
17 comments :
great blog, just come across yours from the blog hop! :D
Thanks for visiting! I'll do the same.
I found you through the hop.
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Have always wanted to read The Red Tent. Will look fwd to your review!
I've been wondering about this book for some time now. I look forward to seeing your review.
I wouldn't be able to tolerate anyone reading me the story, much less one who adds his or her own inflexions.
Malcolm
I like this opening. It gives a hint of things to come.
Here is mine
Just hopping by to say hello. I loved "The Red Tent". Have fun reading.
Kelly -- Thanks for visiting. I'll hop by.
SocrMom -- It's been on my TBR shelf for a long time. My mom and sister liked it, so I am looking forward to it.
Sun Slinger -- I take it you are not a fan of audiobooks. :) I love them. But if the reader bugs me, I pass.
Juju -- thanks for visiting and leaving a link. I'll come by.
4IQREAD -- Thanks for hopping by. I think I'll like this book, although I don;t usually go in for historical fiction.
This is a book I haven't read yet, either. I'm interested, though.
Thanks for visiting Proud Book Nerd!
I came here via the hop, although I've been to your wonderful blog before. I hope you enjoy reading The Red Tent.
Thats an amzing first sentence. Sharp. I like it
One of my absolute, all-time favorite books. I love it. In fact, you just inspired me to read it again this summer!
JHS
Colloquium
The Red Tent is one of my favorite books! It's just wonderful.
I love love love this book. Even just reading the first line gave me the shivers!
I need to try this one :)
I saw this post and I thought 'man I've had The Red Tent on my TBR shelf for YEARS' really must get to it.
I read the Red Tent a number of years ago and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it!
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