Gualtiero Agnello
August 2009
"I understand there is some controversy about the coroner's ruling concerning Josephus Jones's death. What do you think, Mr. Agnello? Did he die accidentally or was he murdered?"We Are Water
"Murdered? I can't really say for sure, Miss Arnofsky, but I have my suspicions. The black community was convinced that's what it was. Two Negro brothers living down at that cottage with a white woman? That would have been intolerable for some people back then."
"White people, you mean."
by Wally Lamb
I just love Wally Lamb - every single book he's ever written. So of course I added my name to the library hold list the moment his latest novel was released, and now it's finally my turn. When I stopped by the library yesterday afternoon, the director made a point of telling me she had the opportunity to meet the author at BEA last spring... such a delightful, funny man, she said. {Why didn't I go to BEA?} I couldn't wait to dive into this story. My expectations have been tempered by mixed reviews from trusted bloggers but, after just a few pages, I know I am in the hands of a master storyteller. It's going to be quite ride, I'm sure.
What do you think of the opening? Would you keep reading?
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