Hello, everyone! I might be a bit late again, but I don't want to miss the Friday bookish memes for this week, as well! What have you been doing?
Let's see what the bookish memes are all about: First, we have Book Beginnings on Fridays, hosted by Rose City Reads. In this meme, we have to share the first sentence (or a bit more) from the book we are currently reading. The second meme is called Friday 56 and it is hosted by Freda's Voice. For this one, we have to share a small snippet from a book, taken from page 56 (or 56% on an e-reader).
This is a bit of a weird week! I'm waiting (anxiously) for David Mitchell's new novel on 14th and until then I didn't want to start reading a lengthy book. For this reason, I'm currently reading a Greek short story collection. However, it's in Greek and so I can't share it with you. Instead, today I'll feature a book from my TBR list. I've chosen The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Book Beginnings
"JULY 14
I don’t know why I’m writing this.
That’s not true. Maybe I do know and just don’t want to admit it to myself"
Nice opening line! It seems like a diary entry and it captures your attention from the very first line.
Friday 56
“I heard about your plan to get Alicia painting,” he said between mouthfuls.
“I see news travels fast.”
“It does in this place. Your idea?”
I hesitated. “It was, yes. I think it’ll be good for her.”
Christian gave me a doubtful look. “Be careful, mate.”
This is from the 56% of the ebook. Once again, I have no idea what's going on but I find it very intriguing.
Have you read The Silent Patient?
What are some memorable quotes from the books you are currently reading?
I haven't read this but remember a movie I watched, if this is based on it, I do not know. Happy weekend!
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ReplyDeleteOMG! I need to get this one onto my list right away. maybe the extracts you shared don't quite do justice to the excellent premise, but they made me check out some of the great ratings and reviews, so thanks for sharing.
Also, as the author has a Greek/Cypriot father, then you haven't moved too far away from your own Greek book collection.
It looks as though, as Freda comments, the book has been optioned for film, although it is, as of today, still listed as 'in development'. So I hope that when things get back to some new 'normal' covid 19 place, then this will actually go into production!
Have a good weekend :)
Yvonne
xx
That's such a great beginning. I want to know what's going on! Thanks for sharing! Happy reading! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there Konna! Don't worry, I'm very late as well! It's Saturday night already and I only link up now! We've been travelling, so it was a bit hectic.
ReplyDeleteOh yes.... I 've read The Silent Patient.....!!! Girl, you are in for one of the best twist in recent book history. Let me know if you enjoyed it!!
Here's my Weekend Book Friends
That intro and the 56 really grab your interest.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of this book before. It seems interesting.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I haven't read this yet. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I've heard good things about this book, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet! I like the opening line. Immediately makes me curious!
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