Foot and Fire

The Kiss He did not arrive last Friday. I waited. We last saw each other in April. Now it's September. He has to come today. I am waiting. I hate anticipation; I have to be somewhere. This store is a place to wait; It is full of books. I browsed some classics. I read some in the book of quotes. I lifted coffetable books. I skimmed illustrated encyclopedia. Still, there is no sign of him yet. I stepped farther into the store. I said, I hate anticipation. I have to think of something at the moment. I lifted a book of short stories, and was absorbed tracing this line: Do you know the real source of strength? The kiss, the kiss alone!... The kiss is only a preface, however.. .* What a pleasant read, I admit. And I smiled a bit. Almost forgetting anticipation, I lifted my head just in time for his kiss. He came.  And he kissed me. He kissed me with suddenness, He kissed me with i...

Delicacy David Foenikos Novel, originally in French 250 pages Why did I pick this up? First, the title is intriguing. Second, the cover says it was made into a film starring Audrey Tautou. Third, it's something new to me, a modern fiction novel translated from French to English. Fourth, it's sold in a bargain price. Fifth, I am in my element to read a fiction. My verdict? I like the fast-paced writing style of the writer (He has 115 chapters for 250 pages, no wonder) . He introduced me to the characters like introducing them in a speeddating: only fast and essential facts are needed. Although the delicacy of the characters were not understood immediately in the book until one reaches two-thirds of it, one cannot stop but delight in the development of the story. It started with a serious note: marriage bliss of Natalie which was abruptly ended by death of her husband Francois and her mourning. Then the story continued with one mysterious ac...