Janet Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 It's not Thomas Hardy, no. I haven't read Wild Sheep Chase - is that by Murakami? I've read one of his - it was a bit... off the wall! I hope I'm not leading you guys on a Wild Sheep Chase - this isn't a book about sheep... or Shepherds! The quote is more of a metaphor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yes, it is. I love his books. They are a bit weird, I´m not going to deny it but I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm enjoying not googling the answer immediately and trying to guess! I thought of Hardy first off too, Kay. Is it George Orwell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 No, not Orwell - although given my love for him that was a distinct possibility. Not as old as Orwell. A vague clue... I bought this one new and when I opened it, an Ottakar's Book Shop bookmark fell out of it, which should narrow down (a little) the time-scale of publication (maybe with the help of Wikipedia)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 The only book I´ve read with sheep in it is ˝Wild Sheep Chase˝ and that doesn´t sound like it either. Do you know the name of that detective story? It sounds interesting. I want to read it. The book is called Three Bags Full, we have a thread on it over here I own a copy but haven't read it yet, but I hear it's supposed to be good, and different! I hope I'm not leading you guys on a Wild Sheep Chase - this isn't a book about sheep... or Shepherds! The quote is more of a metaphor... I knew it probably wasn't about just the sheep, but at that point the only books that came to mind were sheep books And it's fun to guess even though you know you're probably all wrong I'm enjoying not googling the answer immediately and trying to guess! I know, that's part of the fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) No, not Orwell - although given my love for him that was a distinct possibility. That's what I was hoping for! Umm, is it a British author? Edited November 6, 2013 by chesilbeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks, Frankie! Is it a female author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks, Frankie! Is it a female author? You're welcome! And I almost thought you asked if Leonie Swann was a female author, and was about to answer, then realised you probably meant the author of the book Janet's quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 So it's a more contemporary book than we were thinking? hmmmm *thinks hard* .. ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Umm, is it a British author? Yes. Is it a female author? Yes again! So it's a more contemporary book than we were thinking? hmmmm *thinks hard* .. ouch! Sure is. Another quote... “Still more of this interminable rain. It falls like a piece of the sky upended to pour misery onto the aquarium life below. The children, bright plastic ducks in their waterproofs and boots, squawk and waddle across the square, their cries ricocheting off the low clouds. I work in the kitchen with half an eye on the children in the street.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Is the kitchen reference relevant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara. Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 You're welcome! And I almost thought you asked if Leonie Swann was a female author, and was about to answer, then realised you probably meant the author of the book Janet's quoting Hahaha, yes, I asked about Janet´s quotation. It didn´t help though, still have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Is the kitchen reference relevant? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Um... Kate Atkinson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I was going to say the Outlander series but then the next quote blew that idea out of the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardengirl Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Um... Kate Atkinson? i have read all Kate Atkinson's books and don't remember this ....... however, my memory isn't always reliable these days so I would say not,I have no idea about this but will guess at Monica Dickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 No, sorry - neither of those. Another clue... it's not set in the UK or USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yes! I'm sorry I can't give another quote as I stayed at my Mum's last night and don't have the book with me. Another clue... it's a book with a big theme of conflict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 France or Spain then?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Getting closer - it is indeed set en Francais! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Is it the book Julie and Julia came from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 No, but it could easily have been - good guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Ok so a kitchen/food based book, set in France by a female author.. Edited November 7, 2013 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think I've just had a flash of inspiration ... is it Chocolat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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