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Friday, November 26, 2010

Book Beginnings | Tortilla Flat

It's Friday, and while I haven't started to read this work by one of my all-time favourites, John Steinbeck, I got antsy and did a quick google search to see if I could find the opening line and viola!
When Danny came home from the army he learned that he was an heir and owner of property.
I have no idea what this book is about, but now I'm one step closer.  I think this is a decent opening line, in that it paints a picture for the beginning of the story.  It's not really exciting or sexy, but I think it gets the job done.

Thoughts in the community?  General opinions of Mr. John Steinbeck?

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:06 PM

    Hi I'm visiting from the blog hop. I love classics and so I'll be visiting you often to read your opinions!

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  2. I can't say I'm a huge Steinbeck fan. I have 'Cannery Row' and 'Grapes of Wrath' on my list, so we shall see. :-)

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  3. My recommendation is to skip Cannery Row. Grapes of Wrath is simply awesome... but nothing compares to 'Of Mice and Men' or 'East Of Eden'.

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  4. Anonymous1:06 PM

    If you love Steinbeck, I believe you'll really enjoy Tortilla Flat. I read it immediately after reading The Grapes of Wrath because I just had to have more Steinbeck.

    Happy reading!

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  5. Hi! I'm a new follower. I really like classics (not all of them though). I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts/reviews. Hope you have a great weekend :)
    Caroline @ Bon Bons and Reveries

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  6. I am really looking forward to reading East of Eden. It has been a very long time since I have read any Steinbeck at all!

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  7. hi stopping by from the hop-I like classics also and review quite a few-I am now happy to be a new follower of your blog

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  8. Steinbeck's pretty much a genius. I've only read East of Eden and Of Mice and Men but loved them both. Good luck with your read! P.S. I found you through the Hop.

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