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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Sunday Sentence: The Thirteenth Tale

Sunday Sentence, inspired by author David Abrams at The Quivering Pen, is "simply put, the best sentence(s) I've read this past week, presented out of context and without commentary."

There is something about words. In expert hands, manipulated deftly, they take you prisoner. Wind themselves around your limbs like spider silk, and when you are so enthralled you cannot move, they pierce your skin, enter your blood, numb your thoughts. Inside you they work their magic.
The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    That's an interesting take on the effects of words... gothic and a bit sinister, but graphic and powerful.

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  2. Sandy NawrotMay 12, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    That is the most awesome quote. Almost frame-worthy.

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  3. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I have this book, but haven't read it yet. After reading this, I think I'll go find it and put it on top of my TBR pile.

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  4. JaneGSMay 13, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Good quote--I think it does capture the essence of the book.

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  5. StaciMay 13, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Perfectly said!!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    There are so many quote-worthy passages in that book. Excellent choice.

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