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“Once upon a time, before the whole world changed, it was possible to run away from home, disguise who you were, and fit into polite society.” #1stline #therulesofmagic #alicehoffman #flowers #readingresolutions

From the 8th grade read-aloud this year. My fav #1stline ever: "There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife."

4.5 stars! A dysfunctional family novel set in the world of sailing...with my kind of writing (simple with dry humor and lots of "yes, that's exactly how it is" observations). Reminded me a bit of Ann Patchett's Commonwealth. Can't believe I hadn't heard of it until last week!
#1stline: Einstein wasn't a great sailor, probably not even a mediocre one.