Teaser Tuesdays

Posted on | September 29, 2009 | 9 Comments

Quote a couple of spoiler-free sentences from the book you’re reading to tempt others.

“No sooner had I walked through them than I was practically run down by a fat man in a wheelchair who had a whistle stuck in his mouth. As he grabbed the rims of the wheels firmly in both hands, the wheelchair came to a halt so abruptly that he practically shot out of his chair and his black wig, more like a toupee, slid over his forehead, and he had to shove it back in place.”

I Served the King of England by Bohumil Hrabal p. 47

Category: Teaser Tuesdays

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9 Responses to “Teaser Tuesdays”

verity
September 29th, 2009 @ 8:56 am

I've not come across this author let alone the title, so look forward to hearing about it in due course!
gautami tripathy
September 29th, 2009 @ 9:20 am

I like the name of the author!

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Rachel
September 29th, 2009 @ 9:21 am

Hahaha I remember that bit! Looking forward to discussing this on Thursday!
savidgereads
September 29th, 2009 @ 11:03 am

Oh I liked this bit lots, in afct I am shocked how funny it is… and how rude!!! Shall say no more until Thursday!
Paperback Reader
September 29th, 2009 @ 1:12 pm

Verity, I came across Hrabal at University and Vintage have recently reissued a couple of his books.

Guatami, it's a curious name, isn't it? It's Czech.

Rachel, I'm looking forward to discussing it too!

Simon, it is very comic -which I was expecting (although not sure if it would translate)- but the rudeness was a surprise! Until Thursday…
novelinsights
September 29th, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

Oh HA, I read that bit yesterday. Am enjoying it immensly although sad that I can't come on Thurs this time due to double booking myself with a work event I will be sending my thoughts by proxy though!

I agree with Simon, how rude! (and entertaining).
Paperback Reader
September 29th, 2009 @ 1:36 pm

Polly, I'm glad you are enjoying it! You shall be missed but looking forward to your thoughts.
Darlene
September 30th, 2009 @ 12:07 pm

Sounds like a Seinfeld episode! Looking forward to hearing more about this title.
Paperback Reader
September 30th, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

Darlene, hehe. As usual for a book group read my post will appear on the day after, which is this Friday.