The above are the first sentences of "Straight Man" by Richard Russo. The above opening sentences are from the prologue. Here is the first sentence from chapter one.
"When my nose finally stops bleeding and I've disposed of the bloody paper towels, Teddy Barnes insists on driving me home in his ancient Honda Civic, a car that refuses to die, and that Teddy, cheap as he is, refuses to trade in."
Many people praise Richard Russo and this is the first book of his that I am reading. He is noted for "Empire Falls" which was made into a mini-series for tv, with a great cast of actors.
I am linking with Rose City Reader and her Book Beginnings.
I am also linking to Fredas Voice where we share from page 56 of a book.
"She shrugs. "Remember how tough things used to be when we were broke all the time?" In truth, I don't. I remember being broke, but I don't recall things being that tough."
9 comments:
Hmmm...the cover makes me a bit curious with that goose sticking his head up.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
I have a friend who feels the same way about his Civic. LOL.
Sounds like a fun read.
Thank you for linking up to the 56, however, please link your post, not your blog so people are directed to the appropriate post for the meme. I fixed it this time, but usually I just delete the links.
Happy weekend!
I haven't read anything by him, but I read about this book recently. Hope you enjoy it.
Let us know what you think, when you've finished it.
This sounds like a good read - new to me author and book - thanks for spotlighting it. Here's my Friday meme
Enjoy your read.
I'm currently reading 'Outlander'
looks good humor with wisdom ,thank you for sharing your favorite read ,have a blessed day
Interesting - looks a really good read.
Wren x
I like the quote and the opening lines. That is how I usually choose the books I read by reading the first few lines. Of course I also see what others are reading.
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