Instead of opening lines, here are the last lines of an apocalyptic novel from 1957:

Then she put the tablets in her mouth and swallowed them down with a mouthful of brandy, sitting behind the wheel of her big car.

Can you guess the author? And the title?


I've been finding the editing of my novel pretty tough going but this morning tried for the first time reading it out loud. This really works for me. Hurrah! Progress....

Unfortunately, it is not possible to do this in cafés or libraries - I'm not quite ready for public readings yet!
 


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julia
14/02/2013 16:40

dear freda...i confess, i did not guess it, but had some help....still, one of my favorite authors ever!!...in fact i have read everything nevil shute has written...3 times...i will keep the suspense for others...:-)
i hope you had a nice valentines day.....

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Freda
15/02/2013 13:36

I've only read this one, but am going to read A Town Like Alice next.

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cath
15/02/2013 08:23

Just to say I've added a poem by Donald Hall to the comment a few days ago. Hope you like it. And sigh... no idea again about the quote.

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Freda
15/02/2013 13:37

Why thank you for this!

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15/02/2013 08:28

Nevil Shute, On the Beach?

We use a different part of our brains when we read aloud, it can bring a new perspective!

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Freda
15/02/2013 13:38

Yes, it's On The Beach, and yes, it really did bring a new perspective!

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