Welcome to the ‘last ditch attempt to finish a book day’ edition of The Friday 56 hosted by Freda on Freda’s Voice. Head on over there and check out the other participating blogs.
The way this meme works is pretty simple. If you want to join in, head over to Freda’s blog and add your link.
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book (I grab the one I’m currently reading)
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader
*Find any sentence, (or few, just don’t spoil it) that grab you.
*Post it.
I’ve gotten into a new book this week from my book club’s selection. It’s Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat and I’m really enjoying it so far. Here’s a great quote from page 56. Two of the characters are debating what to name their daughter and the mother has proposed the name Rose.
Whatever she’d proposed would have been okay with him, because he was convinced, just as the doctor was, that the child would not live even an hour, much less a day.
I didn’t expect to like this story so much but it’s impressed me very quickly. I’m a fan and I think it will be a good book discussion.
Until next time, write on.
You can follow me on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. I’m available via email at SamAStevensWriter@gmail.com. And as always, feel free to leave a comment!
Taking On a World of Words 
That’s an interesting quote, but its kind of sad. Now I’m wondering how the story went. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
LikeLike
The story has been anything but happy so far. I hope for a satisfactory ending. Happy reading!
LikeLike
I love the title of this one, and that 56 just breaks my heart. I hope you enjoy the rest of the book and have a lovely weekend!
LikeLike
Thank you! Happy reading.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A very interesting, but sad, quote. I’ve heard many good things about this author, but I haven’t yet read any of her works.
LikeLike
The story is really great. It seems like it was well received as well.
LikeLike
Oh, my! That sounds incredibly sad. I hope the rest of the story is more upbeat.
My Friday post features A DARK & STORMY KNIGHT.
LikeLike
I’m not to sure it will pick up haha. I’ve been reading a lot of sad books lately
LikeLike
Sounds interesting. I like that you didn’t expect to like it but are really enjoying it. Love when that happens!
LikeLike
It’s a great feeling. Happy reading!
LikeLike
Such a sad quote. Yet she ch ose the nameRose so I’m hoping life blooms:)
My 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/01/30/the-friday-56-50-strings/
LikeLike
I won’t say it doesn’t end well because I haven’t finished it yet, but a happy ending doesn’t seem to be in the cards. I hope your read is happier!
LikeLike
Such a sad quote – I’m hoping Rose lived and thrived.
LikeLike
…no guarantees. It’s a really great story. I hope I’ve piqued your interest. Happy reading.
LikeLike
Aww. That’s heartbreaking ;(
I think i need to have this. I’m gonna have it on my TBR list.
Enjoy reading and have a good day!
LikeLike
I’m glad I piqued your interest. Happy reading!
LikeLike
Sounds like an uber sad 56! Hope it’s a good read!
Happy weekend!
LikeLike
I’ve found that a lot of my books have been sad lately. I still enjoy them! Happy reading.
LikeLike
I had to go and scope out the book over at Goodreads, because this 56 is so affecting! It looks like it is one of those books that will leave its imprint; I hope you are enjoying it Sam!
LikeLike
The writing is really beautiful. It reminds me slightly of Umrigar but set in Haiti. Have a great weekend, Claudia!
LikeLike
It’s amazing how there’s a whole story in such a small quote. Beautiful yet tragic.
LikeLike
It really is. It sets the tone well for the book, too.
LikeLike