The Bird Skinner; Alice Greenway
Atlantic Monthly Press - Jan 2014
Fox Island, Penobscot Bay, Maine. July 1973
" Jim wedges the chair into the kitchen doorway, forcing the screen door open, lights his third or fourth cigarette. The doctors told him not to. Cut down on the drink, right down, and the smoking altogether. To hell with that. He lost the leg anyhow.
The nicotine leaves him edgy and overly alert. An irascibility that's hard to burn off, struck as he is in a wheelchair. He could use a drink is the truth of it but he'll hold off for now. It's the least he can do--not meet the girl half drunk."
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I'm interesting...I'd keep reading.
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ReplyDeleteI would keep reading...and I'm leaving my link here, as I couldn't enter it into the Linky: MY TUESDAY POST
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ReplyDeleteI would go on...In fact I am gonna check that book now!
ReplyDeleteI have an ARC of this book and am eager to get to it! Nice choice, Diane!
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Harveee.....I couldn't leave a comment on your blog this am for this post??? I do think it sounds good and would keep reading.
DeleteThis is my first time participating - such a great meme! I'm sorry I linked twice, the first post was pulled in from the Wkd Cooking meme. I tried to re-do the post, but it posted a second one instead. I apologize and will not make this mistake next time! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this title, but I would keep reading. Love the cover too.
ReplyDeleteInteresting opening. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteAn opening fraught with tension...what will happen next? I'd keep reading...with a sense of trepidation.
ReplyDeleteI like it! I wonder who he is meeting.
ReplyDeletehmmm . . . sounds interesting and the cover is very inviting. I like your new blog design.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one. I'd keep reading. Here's Mine
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ReplyDeleteI'm definitely reading this one. My copy should be arriving soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm very late...so sorry. I've been sick and down for the count for the past month. I think 'm doing better now. {fingers crossed!!}
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds interesting and compelling, although the title makes my skin crawl a bit.. I'd definitely keep reading to see where the story's headed. You always have some great books. Thanks, Diane!
I'd definitely leep going. I'm already feeling sympathy for the guy.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I didn't find it interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think I might be stopped just by the title.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds a bit bleak to me. Hope you enjoy it. :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this book before. It sounds edgy--I'd read more.
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