"A violent gust or even a sudden change in temperature would force the buildings to sway and the wire could tighten and bounce. . . . If he was on it, he would have to ride out the bounce or else he'd go flying."
-- Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann.
I am halfway through this and am enjoying it, although maybe not as much as I had hoped to.
My favorite parts are those about Philippe Petit on the tightrope between the Twin Towers. The documentary about him, Man on Wire, knocked me off my pins.
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Ack! Sounds slightly scary!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my tease:
http://sunnyreads.blogspot.com/2010/10/teaser-tuesday-soulless.html
That doesn't sound safe! I don't think I'd want to be there.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2010/10/teaser-tuesdays_26.html
Another book I really want to read! I once went up to the top of one of the Towers, and I simply can't imagine walking a tightrope up there! I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it. Great teaser!
ReplyDeleteI read this book earlier this year and enjoyed it. Great teaser!
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