"People were kind and friendly and amusing, but they though that companionship and conversation were synonymous; and some of them had voices that jarred in your head. There was a lot to be said for dogs. They understood without telling you so, and they were pleasing to look at, awake or asleep..." (page 2)by Monica Dickens
I just started this morning, but I think Mariana is going to be an excellent summer read!
This looks like a good book...love that cover, too.
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http://rainysnowday.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/teaser-tuesdays-16/
Now that is perfect. There's nothing like a dog for letting you know what's important without saying a word!
ReplyDeleteI think Zelda would approve of that quote!
ReplyDeleteWill look for Therese Raquin. Thanks for the recommendation!
That teaser makes me think that this must be a sweet, sort of lyrical, book!
ReplyDeleteMy teaser: http://jewelknits.blogspot.com/2010/07/teaser-tuesday-july-20-2010.html
Julie @ Knitting and Sundries
Oh I so get that! Love your teaser. Mine can be found at
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Liked the teaser and really like that cover!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I've been wanting to read that book. Nice teaser!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good summer read. BTW I love your blue summer layout with the boat picture!
ReplyDeleteand a Persephone at that!
ReplyDeleteI love that cover!
ReplyDeleteI love to gaze at Deacon while he's sleeping. A flood of relief comes over me that there will be a few minutes of peace in the house!
ReplyDeleteIt's taking me ages to get through my current read, it's a doorstop of a book, but I'm almost there. Mariana is high on my tbr list but I haven't quite settled on my next book.
Laurel-Rain Snow - It is!
ReplyDeleteFleurfisher - That quote probably has nothing to do with the rest of the book but, with so many dog lovers out there, I just had to use it!
DS - Thought I heard a sigh of approval coming from Zelda's direction... Hope you come across Therese Raquin soon.
Jewelknits - I'm thinking it's going to be sweet and lyrical too. We'll see if it turns out that way...
Kylie - Thanks for stopping by!
Staci - Those Persephone Classics covers are all gorgeous!
Christy - Hope you get to it soon. It's great so far.
Verity - Glad you like the summer layout. I think this is a perfect summer book, too.
Vivienne - It's been months since I've read a Persephone... couldn't stand it any longer!
Sandy - Me, too!
Darlene - There's something so calming about a sleeping dog. I have a feeling mine sleeps much more than a border collie though. I know you've got a real doorstoppers of a book going now, but it looks like such a good one!
The cover is so lovely. The cover and the quote have the feel of a Persephone book.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this book - Mary is such a contradictory character, that you can't help but relate to her at multiple levels (and you want to slap her as well, but... let's leave that aside for a sec).
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it. :)
Margot - There really is a particular feel surrounding a Persephone! So far, I love this one.
ReplyDeleteAnothercookiecrumbles - Only 75 or 80 pages in, but I love it already!
I've been absent from blogging for a few weeks, but LOVE your new header picture!
ReplyDeleteI added this book to my TBR list after seeing it spotlighted, but haven't got to it yet. I look forward to your review as well.
Thanks, Kim! It's good to see you around again. Welcome back!
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