Good morning, folks! It's time for another Tuesday Teaser! (I always feel a bit like an old-time radio announcer doing this intro.) You know how this works: take your current book and select a couple of interesting sentences - something that will tease us into wanting to read it.This week's Teaser comes from a book I just finished a book for my online book club, The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh. I don't believe I've read anything else by Waugh, but this was a quick read, lots of very dark humor, and I can't wait for the discussion to get underway. It also provided a lot of interesting new words related to the mortuary business, but more on that tomorrow. For today, I'll bend the rules a bit because I love this exchange between Aimee Thanatogenos and Dennis Barlow:
"But, my dear girl, you seem to have forgotten that we're engaged to be married. My theological studies are prospering. The day when I shall claim you is at hand."
"I'd rather die."
"Yes, I confess I overlooked that alternative."
So tell me, what are you reading this week?
15 comments:
What a funny quote. Though possibly not so funny for the girl.
I cant say I have heard of this one so might have to keep an eye out. Sounds intriguing.
That's a funny quote. I have never heard of that book.
Off to do a search.
Thanks for making me laugh! I've not read Waugh either, but that teaser has piqued my interest.
Glad you bent the rules and gave us this dialogue -- very funny!
Now I want to find out more.
Sassy
:)
Cute teaser!
Very, very funny... I'll have to check this one out. Thanks for the tease.
Lol, great teaser!! Very funny :-) I like sharp wit like that.
Haha! That's a great teaser. Thank you for sharing!
I like that!
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This book should make for an engaging discussion. Good quote.
I haven't heard of this book. I do like the dialog in your teaser, it made me smile!
I love that quote! Now I'm really curious about the book. I haven't read any Waugh either.
Hi Lisa! Looking forward to your full review of "The Loved One."
Cheers!
I love this quote too! I'll keep an eye out for your review.
Your tease convinced me, I put this book on my TBR (and blogged about it on my Friday Finds post.
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