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Don't Breathe a Word by Jennifer McMahon
June 23, Fifteen Years Ago
Hotter than hot, no air-conditioning, sweat pouring down in rivers, the Magic Fingers motel bed vibrating beneath her, Mr. Ice Cream doing his thing above. He's not bad-looking, a little paunch-bellied, but he's got a nice face. Blue eyes that remind her of a crystal stream. Of that song, "Crystal Blue Persuasion" - something her ma listened to all the time. Of course, she told him that, and now sometimes he sings it to her, his idea of foreplay. She wishes he'd shave his moustache, but no chance, the wife loves it.What are your thoughts about these 2 opening paragraphs? Would you read this book based on these paragraphs?
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I would continue on with this book based on those paragraphs, and now I am excited because I have this book coming up very soon! Thanks for sharing a bit of the book with us today!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely read further. I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteI got this on my stack and reading the first paragraph has be wanting to get it out.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd keep reading. I'm curious about the story and also because of the cover. Those girls eyes are huge. I wonder what it all means.
ReplyDeleteMargot at Quirky Girls Read
Definitely. I need to find out if I'm one of the chosen.
ReplyDeleteMr. Ice Cream? LOL LOL Actually, I would keep reading because I've enjoyed this author in the past and that into leaves me curious.
ReplyDeleteKaye sent me her copy so I hope to read it soon.....enjoy Amy
Oh this sounds so sad. I don't know if I could read it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I'd continue. A little creepy for an opening :)
ReplyDeleteThat would grab me! It sounds very sleazy (in a good way) and I'd want to find out what happens next.
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