Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Teaser Tuesday: On Beauty



Here Howard made the mistake of looking up and around him as public speakers are advised to do.  He caught sight of Monty, who was smiling and nodding, like a king at a fool who has come to entertain him.
-- On Beauty by Zadie Smith. From a scene where antagonist professors Howard and Monte are debating a point at the big faculty meeting.

This book won the Orange Prize in 2006.  I just finished it and am mulling what I will write in my review. I have mixed reactions.


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6 comments :

  1. Great teaser! Thanks for sharing. If you get a chance, mine is here.

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  2. Looking forward to your review of this one -- I'm not wild about the premise but everyone raves about Smith's writing I feel like I ought to read this one!

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  3. Interesting teaser. I've heard of the book, but never read it. I'll be looking forward to your review.

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  4. I can picture that kind of look! I haven't read this and will add it to my TBR stack!

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  5. I just reviewed this one yesterday! I really enjoyed it. Did you read Howards End beforehand?

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  6. Love the quote!

    Here's mine:

    http://50yearproject.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/teaser-tuesday-aug-23/

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