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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Friday Memes: June 12, 2014


Book Beginnings on Friday is hosted by Rose City Reader. The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice. Check out the links for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Participants don't select their favorite, coolest or most intellectual books, they use the one they are currently reading.
Book: The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe

Book Beginnings: 
Dave Miller grins in my direction.
At least I think
his easy-eyed, right-cheek-dimpled expression
is meant for me.
Friday 56:
'Good that you stayed with us, Daisy.
That guy is such a jerk,' Ned says.  
There is almost too much to parse:
the implied "us" of Justine-and-Ned.
Ned approving of my actions in that parent-like way,
calling Dave a jerk, even though Ned was the one
flaunting snoot-in-air attitude.
My thoughts: I just started the book today. I'm only on page thirteen and I am already entranced. Once I get into the rhythm, I enjoy reading books written in poetic-style like this one.

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  1. Sandra NachlingerJune 12, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    I like the description of his expression: "easy-eyed, right-cheek-dimpled." Good writing.
    Here's the link to my Friday post: STELLA IN STILETTOS.

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  2. Juli RahelJune 13, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    I can imagine I'd need some time to get into the poetic style but then I'd probably love it. I wonder why from the beginning to the F56 Dave goes from dimple smiling to being called a jerk! Thanks for sharing :) Enjoy your weekend!
    My Friday post
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  3. Kathy MartinJune 13, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Sounds interesting! The style intrigues me. Happy reading!

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  4. gautami tripathyJune 13, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    What a beginning and wonderful 56!

    Here is my Book Beginning post!!

    AND

    Here is my Friday 56 post!!

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  5. fredamansJune 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Sounds like Ned is jealous of Dave.

    Happy weekend!

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  6. JC JonesJune 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Great beginning and I loved 56.

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  7. ElizabethJune 13, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Cute beginning...love the dimpled expression description.

    ENJOY, and thanks for sharing.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  8. AnonymousJune 14, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    I think there are two jerks.

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  9. Katherine PJune 15, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I think the style would either drive me absolutely crazy or I'd absolutely love it. I'm interested in finding out - especially with her description of Dave. Thanks for sharing!

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