I sat alone, on a boulder that was larger a flatter than most, and I smoked a cigarette. I smoked in those days because, like everyone else in the world who smokes, I wanted to die at least as much as I wanted to live.
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Chapter 18
This is listed as being in pre-production, with Johnny Depp cast as the lead. The man described in the above teaser.
So, whatcha readin’?
Stacy's Books 
What a sad teaser. I can not imagine being so full of hopelessness that I didn’t care whether I lived or died. Sounds like an emotional book.
*happy Tuesday*
Kim
Emotional in a good way.
Now that is striking – and I like the cover too!
The cover is great 🙂
Johnny Depp – mmmmmm.
Strange reason for smoking.
I’ve never smoked, but I can’t believe that it’s true for everyone.
I bought it three years back. Yet to read it. The size scares me off!
Poetic Teaser
It’s my husband’s favorite book and he bought it for me last October. I just started it a few weeks ago 🙂
I do love the cover but . . . Is the book depressing? Are you enjoying it?
Here is my teaser
It is eye opening, but not necessarily depressing. I am loving it.
Sounds brooding.
My teaser is up.
I think the book can sometimes sound brooding, but in a fleeting way.
Great teaser! Sounds like a perfect role for Johnny Depp too. He does brooding well.
I think Johnny Depp can do anything and I think it will be a challenge. He’s an Australian in India. And it is based on a real person!
That’s an interesting choice. I’ve always sort of suspected that about smokers.
My teaser is here.
🙂
Very good teaser. I can see Johnny Depp saying those words.
In my mind I can see Johnny Depp saying most anything 😉
That was a good one. I saw your contest too, I’m a huge fan of Maria Doria Russell. The Sparrow is definitely on my all time favorites list.
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I’m excited to draw a winner at noon 🙂
Great teaser. Thanks.
Good teaser…what is going on in this book! Can’t wait for your review.
I’ve finally reached the halfway point 🙂
What a thought provoking teaser. I love Johnny Depp – don’t always like his roles, but he generally does a very good job. This almost sounds like a memoir.
Here’s my Teaser from The Ten Year Nap! ~ Wendi
It is a fiction/memoir and it was written in prison. Stay tuned for the review (although I’m only halfway through).
And I totally agree with you about Johnny Depp!
What a fascinating thought regarding smoking. I hope it doesn’t apply to my son, who picked up the habit two years ago in high school! 😉
I think teenagers like to thumb their noses at authority. Maybe he’s rebelling against death 😉
That teaser has been wondering…and then I saw your note about Johnny Depp!! OOOH!! can’t wait for this!
I am sure that Johnny will do it justice 🙂
Johnny Depp? Now that book must be fun.
It is fascinating.
HI!
That does sound intriguing! Great teaser. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
Yes, it does sound like a great role for Johnny Depp. But then, what isn’t? He’s pretty versatile. And those are great teasers.
I could pretty much watch Johnny Depp in anything, but this book is good and I’m looking forward to seeing in on film.
I am really looking forward to reading this book. Great teaser.
Carve out a lot of time!
This book sounds interesting. I have seen a couple teasers on the Tuesday Teaser blog posts and it looks promising.
After reading this book I think that Johnny Depp would be perfect in this role. I think I would like to read this again someday, as the writing was just so beautiful, page after page. I can’t say that about many books. Great teaser!