So what do you need to do to participate in The Friday 56?
- Go to page 56 (or 56% for e-readers like Kindle and Nook) of the book you're currently reading
- Grab a few sentences to share with your blog's readers, but be sure not to spoil anything too major
- Add your name to the link-up on Freda's blog
This week, I've been reading an advance copy of The Tragic Age by Stephen Metcalfe that I won through the Goodreads First Read program. I'll be reviewing it as soon as I'm finished reading, which will probably be soon because I only have about one hundred pages left to finish. Keep your eyes peeled within the next week if you're curious to find out more about the book and what I thought of it.The following is dialogue from one of the book's characters, Twom Twomey. He's pretty strange, but I like him so far.
"'Okay, dude, it's like this. My folks are messed up, okay? They're fucking derelicts. The only reason they stay together is because nobody else would have them. Living with relatives is pretty much all I do. Okay?'"
Hmmm. I have been sort of interested in this one since I saw the cover last month. Not sure how I feel about that teaser of dialogue so I will definitely be on the lookout for your review to see what you thought of it.
ReplyDeleteYeah... that quote is a bit odd, but it's when Twom is first getting to know the other characters. It made me laugh a little bit, but it pretty much sums up Twom - strange and angry.
DeleteWhat an unusual name! Sounds like Twom has lots of things working against him, which makes for an interesting character and story.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features CHRISTMAS CRACKER.
Twom is his nickname, but I agree - it's pretty interesting. I think I like him the most so far because he's pretty funny and kind of has a messed up life.
DeleteLOL I can relate... to the fucking derelicts of family, that is. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read!
Happy weekend!
I've got a few in the family too. lol
DeleteIt's okay so far, and I'm loving the story, but there are just far too many words and unneeded tangents.
Sadly, this is so true sometimes. I just spotted this on another blog. Getting more curious now!
ReplyDeleteMy 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/02/20/the-friday-56-53-the-unseen/
Right? I can think back on some times when I thought my family was bad, but I know people who have been in Twon's situation, and it's just sad.
DeleteI've been seeing the book being featured more and more too. I guess people are just getting to it and getting curious.
Great idea for a simple easy meme. I'll have to try it this week.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of my favorite memes! I've added so many new books to my list because of it. :)
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