Grab the book closest to you. Go to page 56. Find the 5th sentence. Write that sentence in the text box.
“Bits of it made him laugh, but he couldn’t seem to keep track of the broader premise, or plot (was there a premise, or plot?).”
Claire Messud, The Emperor’s Children
(Sorry, I’m a sucker for this shit.)
A) I applaud you. I was unable to make it to page 56 of that book, but plan on trying again this winter. I really couldn’t keep track of either the premise, or the plot.
B) Mine is, “Remember the whole thing about ‘people don’t need big government, they need big protection, and they need it big-time!’” (World War Z, Max Brooks.)