The Paying Guests; Sarah Waters
Riverhead Books - Sept 2014
"The Barbers had said they would arrive by three. It was like waiting to begin a journey, Frances thought. She and her mother had spent the morning watching the clock, unable to relax. At half-past two she had gone wistfully over the rooms for what she supposed was the final time; after that there had been a nerving-up, giving way to a steady deflation, and now, at almost five, here she was again, listening to the echo of her own footsteps, feeling no sort of fondness for the sparsely furnished spaces, impatient simply for the couple to arrive, move in, get it over with."
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Oh, it is so nerve-wracking waiting for guests to arrive, especially if you have mixed feelings...this one sounds good. I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth Laurel? I am not a social butterfly and find company (except for my own kids) stressful.
DeleteThis author is on my should-read list. I like how she raised my curiosity with this opening paragraph. Yes, I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love her writing. I've read all but 2 of her books - try her Margot
DeleteYeah, I don't like waiting either. Nice opener.
ReplyDeleteHope September brings you blessing, Diane.
Kay
Thanks you Kay - I'm impatient as well.
DeleteThis sounds interesting. Waiting is always hard.
ReplyDeleteI'd keep going.
So true Yvonne - why can't people be on time? LOL
DeleteI have read this already because I would read anything by this author!
ReplyDeleteOh Jill, may have missed your review (I'll wait till I finish). I do love her writing.
DeleteThank you. I enjoyed reading the first line and first paragraph. I hope it's enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tea - very good so far.
DeleteI do like the sound of this one...and the cover. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long story 500+ pages but very good so far.
DeleteYes, it sounds intriguing . . . I would definitely keep going! I am also a Sarah Waters fan, so I suppose I'm pre-disposed to want to read it anyway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this meme . . . I am participating for the first time. :)
Leila, so happy you joined us this week.
DeleteI always have the same feeling when guests come, just waiting for them to get there so the visit can actually start. But somehow I have the feeling something else is going on here! Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
Juli, oh yes, waiting is only the beginning. Very good so far.
DeleteThis author is new to me, but I would read on. I am a pacer too while waiting for guest to arrive. I wonder how the story goes from here?
ReplyDeleteMe too Judi, I have this nervous energy while waiting and tend to dust or something to keep busy.
DeleteGreat intro! I enjoy Waters and plan to read this one, too.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, she can create a very atmospheric story that keeps one turning pages.
DeleteLike the intro very much.
ReplyDeleteShe is quite talented. Try her novels if you have not done so yet.
DeleteI would like to know what is going on!
ReplyDeleteWell, Brian it's a long book but the first few chapters makes me want more.
DeleteI enjoyed the intro. I'm glad you are enjoying this one so far!
ReplyDeleteOh Pat, it is very good and if you read between the lines you sense it will only get better.
DeleteAlways fun to see what you are sharing Diane, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Denise.
DeleteI've been seeing this one around as one to watch for Fall...the blurb wasn't really grabbing me, but I do like the intro! Will be interested to hear your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIt's long but page turning so far Sarah.
DeleteSounds interesting! I want to know more. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteKim, you'd be glad that you continued I think.
DeleteI have yet to read a Sarah Waters' book. She's on my must read list though.
ReplyDeleteI didn't post today--busy weekend and I didn't prep last week. :-( I will be back next week though.
Wendy, try one, you will be glad you did.
DeleteI can relate being impatient as well. Great intro.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a trait of readers -- me too LOL
DeleteI requested this on First To Read (Penguin) but was apparently not deemed worthy for this particular book. (Loved The Mathematician's Shiva which I did "earn", though.) Anyway, ever since I read Sarah Water's Little Stranger, I've been enamored with her work. This looks great, too.
ReplyDeleteAww, too bad:( Guess what? I was approve for an eGalley of, The Mathematician's Shiva, and when I tried to download it yesterday, it said it was already archived...boo hoo.
DeleteI think the beginning is good, I want to know why they are leaving and who is coming. I'd keep reading. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI just received this book for review, and yep, I'd read on!
ReplyDeleteI think I would read on for sure ... want to find out who they are waiting for and what will happen.
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