MizB at Should Be Reading hosts Teaser Tuesdays. Here's how it works: Grab your current read; let the book fall open to a random page; and share 2 “teaser” sentences from that page. For more teasers, click on through to MizB's blog.
2009—From Hush by Eishes Chayil. This quotation comes from an uncorrected advance review copy and may not match the published book. For more about this novel, please see the Bloomsbury Kids / Walker website. (Source: review, see review policy.)
Devory, can you hear me?
It's hard to write a letter to the dead. It is easier to talk with you directly, as if we are having a real conversation. Sometimes, though, writing is strangely reassuring. When I finish the letter to you I fold the paper into an envelope, tape it shut, and drop it into the mailbox. There is no address on it, no stamp, or anything. It's just a small, white letter, and I can pretend it gets to you. (p. 4)
Interesting teaser. I totally relate to the mailing a letter and hoping it gets to the person. I would leave voice messages. Thakns for sharing :)
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This book is so powerful. I read and reviewed it a while back. Loved the inside look on the Jewish community.
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The entire book is pretty powerful and definitely gives you a lot to think about!
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You've piqued my interest for sure!
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What an intriguing and powerful opening. Thanks for visiting!
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Great teaser... it really grabs you. Mine is at The Crowded Leaf.
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I've often wondered about this kind of dead letter. Does someone at the post office eventually open and read it? If so, what do they think of its contents? Great teaser! My TT from Linger is here.
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Great teaser... very interesting.
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This sounds terribly sad :(
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Oh, that sounds very sad.
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I've heard this is a powerful read, I hope you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about Hush! Cool teaser.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but I tear up just a little reading this. It does give me an idea that I could do that. Very nice teaser.
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