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Ab-Zorba-Ing Classic

I can’t look away though his eyes ride every which way. They slip and slide through every page — rhythmically dancing with his story aflame. He pushes and pulls, whipping his master with his mind — tempting him to consume the widow, who releases her black widow hair, drawing him into her lair — the boss puts the fire out. Now I must say, I don’t know if he gives way. I haven’t run the gamut of this tale. I can’t look away from this poetic delight. He’s seedy, this Zorba the Greek. 10/5/2019 Book classic: Zorba the Greek

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Date: 10/7/2019 12:24:00 PM
Sometimes the seediest things are the things that compel us the most!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 2:40:00 PM
Right?! LOL
Date: 10/7/2019 2:19:00 AM
Saw the film but not read the book, love the scene at the end where they just dance it off. Love the tune too. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/7/2019 5:11:00 AM
Great book!
Date: 10/6/2019 6:52:00 PM
Interesting!! What you've written, Kim, sure sounds different from the movie I saw back in the day. Anthony Quinn played Zorba as salt-of-the-earth--but somehow suave nonetheless. :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/6/2019 7:23:00 PM
Looking forward to watching the movie after reading the book.

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