Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where I share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book I am reading or thinking about reading soon. Care to join us?
This week I'm featuring an intro from a book by a favorite author that I am hoping to start soon:
After Her; Joyce Maynard
August 20 - 2013
William Morrow/Harper Collins
Prologue
"A little over thirty years ago, on a June day just before sunset--alone on a mountain in Marin County, California--a man came toward me with a length of piano wire stretched between hus hands, and the intention of ending my days. I was fourteen years old, and many others had already died at his hands. Ever since that I have known what it is to look into a man's eyes and believe his face is the last thing you will ever see.
I have my sister to thank that I am still here and to tell what happened that day. Two times, it was my sister who saved me, though I was not able to do the same for my sister.
This is our story."
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? Feel free to join us by linking your First Chapter post below.
Very interesting opening...raises lots of questions about what happened and the family's story.
ReplyDeleteHere's my First Paragraph post : http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/07/first-chapter-first-paragraph-20-and.html
Oh wow... this book seemed to be my type of books to read.
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http://asjennflipsthrough.blogspot.com/2013/07/teaser-bared-to-you.html
I love Maynard, so I'd keep reading regardless. But that's a great opener and I have the book on my list to read.
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This one sounds like a good thriller. I would keep reading! Here is my post:
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sounds like she's got a good sister... :) i like it!
ReplyDeleteHer sadness gets through. I would go on reading it. I love a good thriller.
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I've been so eager for this one...Joyce Maynard is a favorite author. Mine is coming from Amazon Vine...and I love the opener. Hope to be reading it soon.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that one sounds like a keeper!
ReplyDeletesad :'( I'd read it as long as it doesn't get too graphic.
ReplyDeleteWow, that sucked me in for sure. I would definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteAlas, one more to add to my growing TBR pile!! LOL
Joyce Maynard is another author I keep meaning to try. I'd definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteThe opening makes me want to keep goijjg - for sure. I'm with JoAnn - I keep meaning to read Joyce Maynard.
ReplyDeleteMy name is on the list above twice. Sorry. Not sure how that happened. Feel free to take the last one off.
This sounds good. I wonder why a lot of popular women authors are turning toward thriller or scary (to me) type books. Anna Quindlen, who I confuse with Joyce Maynard, had a murder in her last novel. I was not prepared for that in her book. Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteYes, I would read this book. I like mystery novels and this one sound excellent.
ReplyDeleteScary opening! I'd read more, although this is not my usual genre.
ReplyDeleteI've read one book by this author and really liked it. From this opening, I'd read this book as well!
ReplyDeleteI will be posting my 1st Chapter post tomorrow. And I'll try to remember to add the link here then. :-)
I've never read this author's works. Suspense thrillers? This first paragraph certainly has caught my attention.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading as I like this author.
ReplyDeleteI snagged a copy of this at work last week and am anxious to get to it. I loved Maynard's The Usual Rules and Labor Day. I have high hopes for this one!
ReplyDeleteI like this author too and that's a great opening!
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