Brian. Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Male author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Yes, male author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I don't think I'll be able to guess this one, maybe someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 British author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 British author? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 American? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 American? Affirmative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 John Steinbeck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 John Steinbeck? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hemingway? Mountains, Austrians.. sounds like .. ehm I don't know the original title, in italian is Addio alle armi, something like "Goodbye to the arms". I'm ashamed of my ignorance, but I do'ìt want to google it, it'd be cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hemingway? Mountains, Austrians.. sounds like .. ehm I don't know the original title, in italian is Addio alle armi, something like "Goodbye to the arms". I'm ashamed of my ignorance, but I do'ìt want to google it, it'd be cheating. We have a winner A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yuhuuuu !!!! I'll be back in a few minutes with a new quote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Ok, here I am.. I hope it's not too difficult.. "To be born again," sang xxxx xxxx tumbling from the heavens, "first you have to die. Hoji! Hoji! To land upon the bosomy earth, first one needs to fly. Tat-taa! Taka-thun! How to ever smile again, if first you won't cry? How to win the darling's love, mister, without a sigh?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I'm going to chance a wild guess at this. Life of Pi by Yann Martel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 No, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara. Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Is it well known, got awards etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) I've not been online much and so have not taken part in this, but I have to say I've missed all the guessing and detective work and figuring things out...! Edit: Oh, we have a new quote to figure out while I've been posting this and done other stuff... ! Edited December 27, 2013 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Is it well known, got awards etc. ? I don't think it won prizes but it's a famous book, very controversial that caused (and still does) huge polemics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Satanic Verses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleonora Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Yes!!! Well done Chalie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Well done. Looking forward to seeing what quote you come up with and hoping I recognise it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Oops sorry! Thanks for the polite reminder Claire! Here you go: I checked my cap in the hall mirror and descended the grand staircase. The panelled reception hall was empty, the servants not yet in position. Everything was ready: tables laid, glasses prepared, drinks pleasantly chilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm sure I've read this one … wracking my brains to try and figure out what it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I immediately thought The Remains of the Day but I'm sure Mr whatshisname never wore a cap...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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