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Patrick from Mammoth Advertising sent me an extra copy of Blindness by Nobel Prize-winning author Jose Saramago. The movie will be coming out on Wednesday, and it looks excellent. You can watch trailers and get more info on the movie's official website. Since I haven't had time to read the novel yet, I'll give you the blurb from the back of the book:
A city is hit by an epidemic of "white blindness" that spares no one. Authorities confine the blind to an empty mental hospital, but there the criminal element holds everyone captive, stealing food rations and assaulting women. There is one eyewitness to this nightmare who guides seven strangers - among them a boy with no mother, a girl with dark glasses, a dog of tears - through the barren streets, and the procession becomes as uncanny as the surroundings are harrowing. A magnificent parable of loss and disorientation and a vivid evocation of the horrors of the twentieth century, Blindness is a powerful portrayal of man's worst appetites and weaknesses - and man's ultimately exhilarating spirit.
Kind of gives you goosebumps, huh?
The second book I'm giving away is J. Scott Savage's Farworld: Water Keep, the first in a new YA fantasy series. Many of you have reviewed this one, so it probably doesn't need much of an introduction. Basically, it's the story of two unlikely heroes who embark on a dangerous quest to unite the elements of water, fire, land and air - all in an effort to save two very different, but very connected, worlds. I really enjoyed the read. My review will be up today or tomorrow. I'll also be interviewing the author in the near future, so watch for that. Scott is giving away a signed ARC of his book, so if you haven't won a copy yet, you're going to want to enter.
*Both contests are open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Publishers won't ship overseas. Sorry :(
As always, there are more reviews and giveaways to come, so stay tuned!
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Oh, please enter my name for Blindness - I've heard a lot about it, and the movie looks pretty interesting, but I always want to read the book first.
ReplyDeleteWow! Are you SURE I won this giveaway? :) This sounds like such a fun book. I'm so excited!
ReplyDeleteMy email: jenstusue AT yahoo
So if you send me your email, I'll send you my snail mail. Thanks so much!
Oh, and no need to enter me in this latest giveaway since I already have Farworld, and I already read Blindness which totally creeped me out!
I sooooo want to read Blindness. It's been on my tbr for a while! So please enter my name for Blindess, if you don't mind shipping to Canada.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Nicola - Both books will be coming straight from the author/publicist. I will check if they are willing to send books to Canada or overseas. I'll let you know as soon as I know.
ReplyDeleteEither one, thanks. They both sound good. :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to be entered as well! Both book look great!
ReplyDeletechannywax (at) hotmail (dot) com
I would love a chance at Blindness. It sounds really creepy. Thanks
ReplyDeleterebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net
I've been hearing so much about Blindness especially with the movie coming out. I much prefer to read the book first before seeing a movie. Looking forward to reading this one.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for Blindness! I've heard a lot of good things about it.
ReplyDeletebluebyrd24 at gmail dot com
I'd love to read either, so please enter me for both of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
-Lauren
Lauren51990 at aol dot com
I think that I would like a chance to win either one. I am always on the lookout for a new book to read (that is why I am here checking your blog)
ReplyDeleteCount me in for the Farworld giveaway. =)
ReplyDeleteI want Farworld so badly! I've entered about 15 contests for it and still haven't won it.
ReplyDeletecount me in for both books! :) thanks
ReplyDelete-Keyomi
Please enter my name for Blindness. I didn't know that a movie was coming out! Ahhhh!
ReplyDeleteOops! I forgot to mention that I'll post it on my sidebar. :)
ReplyDeleteplease count me in for both books! They both look fabulous and I've had my eye on Far World in particular for a while now. ;)
ReplyDeleteI so wish for Farworld. I am kind of desperate to read it. I have tried to get in India. It is not available as yet.
ReplyDeletegautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
I would really love to be entered in the drawing for Blindness! I do already have Farworld. Thanks for the great contest.
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested in Blindness.
ReplyDeleteBecky
laney_poATyahooDOTcom
I would like to be entered for either book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteakreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
Please add me to the Blindness giveaway. I read Saramago's The Double earlier this year and just loved it.
ReplyDeleteI would like to be entered for Blindness! Thanks so much.
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Elizabeth
Great giveaways!! Please enter me in your drawing - I would love to read Far World: Water Keep!
ReplyDeleteI've included your giveaway on my blog!
Take care ~ Wendi
http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com
wbarker (at) hotmail.com
PLease enter me for both! They sound so good and I really hope to win!!
ReplyDeletekiss-of-paradise[at]hotmail[dot]com
I'm more interested in Far World than Blindness. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com.
Please enter me for Blindness!
ReplyDeletestubbyfingers-at-gmail-dot-com
Thanks!
i can hardly wait for you to pick the winner...the curiosity is nerving!
ReplyDeletespellbound18@hotmail.com
(i have already entered)
I would love to be entered!
ReplyDeletekerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Definitely want! Both contests.
ReplyDeleterebelaessedai@gmail.com