Every Tuesday, I'll be posting the opening paragraph (maybe two) of a
book I decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s). Feel free to
grab the banner and play along. For today's First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intro, I'm featuring an
intro to a book by a new to me author. Has anyone read this one?
Cascade; Maryanne O'Hara
2012 - Viking
December 1934
AND SOMETHING BECOMES SOMETHING ELSE
"During his final days, William Hart was haunted by drowning dreams. Every day at the sound of his shouts, Dez came awake herself, always briefly startled to find a husband --Asa --sleeping beside her. She would dash across the hall, fearing another heart attack, but then her father would be lying quietly, gazing at the plaster ceiling. Probably half the town was having drowning dreams, she'd say, reminding him that the reservoir was an old rumor and ticking off good reasons why it would never happen. The state had looked to --Cascade before. If it was too expensive to build six years ago, then surely, in these hard times, nothing would come of it."
Would you read on?
Please feel free to grab the logo and join in by posting the first paragraph (or 2) of a book you are reading now or hoping to read soon.
I LOVED this book!! One of top reads for 2012. I heard her speak at the Concord Book Shop,too. Let me know if you enjoyed it! -Beth Beth's Book-Nook Blog
ReplyDeleteThose few sentences really started the book strong and let me know it's not just about the father dying, it's about the whole town. Here’s mine
ReplyDeleteYes! I would continue reading. This book sounds terrific and it's going on my list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great beginning to a book! I'd certainly like to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting... I'm not familiar with the book and would like to learn more.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading too and would like to know what is happening!
ReplyDeleteYes, I would keep reading too. The cover is very interesting also.
ReplyDeleteInteresting beginning. This one is new to me.
ReplyDeleteThat's caught my imagination - I'd keep on reading.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI have this book, and had no idea that it was so enthralling from the very first page. I need to make the time for this one!! Keep reading, Keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI listened to this a few months ago and the story was very good and had an unexpected twist at the end.
ReplyDeleteThis one caught my interest right away! Thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteGo on! The idea of the whole town having drowning dreams really got me.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd read on!
ReplyDeleteSounds good - I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI'd keep going. Everyone seems to love this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been curious about this book - I'd definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound enticing, and that cover is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOhh, this one sounds different and interesting about those dreams. I would have to read on to see what it is all about!
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