This week I'm featuring an intro from a book that was recently released:
Chapter 1
"The memories materialized slowly...like bubbles surfacing from the darkness of a bottomless well.
A veiled woman.
Robert Langdon gazed at her across a river whose churning waters ran red with blood. On the far bank, the woman stood facing him, motionless, solemn, her face hidden by a shroud. In her hand she gripped a blue tainia cloth, which she now raised in honor of the sea of corpses at her feet. The smell of death hung everywhere.
Seek, the woman whispered, And, ye shall find."
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What do you think? Would you keep reading? Feel free to join us by linking your First Chapter post below.
I've read all the Dan Brown novels and this one is on my list too. I'll be reading it as soon as a copy becomes available from the library.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying it, Diane.
I am actually behind, but have read a few -- need to catch up.
DeleteThis sounds quite promising. I have not read any books by Dan Brown--can you believe it?!
ReplyDeleteLOL ...I am sure there are others who have not tried him:) I need to catch up on a few -- really like the audio versions.
DeleteThe opening doesn't necessarily grab me but ,since this is Dan Brown's latest novel, I know I want to read it. I hope you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteMargot, if you like audios, this one is terrific.
DeleteBiased because I'm not a Dan Brown fan but this one doesn't grab me - it's a bit too deliberately provocative/ mysterious for my liking.
ReplyDeleteSee, I like the mysterious factor (and that it is).
DeleteI'd read on - I've just read The Lost Symbol, which I enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteLost Symbol is on my TBR list, for some reason, it fell off my radar for a while.
DeleteThe opening doesn't grab me either, but I know I'm going to read or listen to it anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe audio is very well done.
DeleteNo, this does not grab me as I do not enjoy his work. They begin with a promise of being a good novel .... and disappoint.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be back and reading your intros and reviews, though!
So happy to see you posting. I haven't read ALL of his books, but have enjoyed the ones I listened to.
DeleteI read the Da Vinci code, which I enjoyed and was so popular, so I would consider reading this book too. Thanks for hosting this meme.
ReplyDeletePat..thanks for joining us. I liked Da Vinci Code as well.
DeleteHmmmm..I am not a Dan brown fan, so I doubt I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteThe opening doesn't really appeal to me, but I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI can't recall the last time I read this author, but this intro is tempting me. Yes, definitely would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI will probably read this. I do enjoy Dan Brown books.Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteI may listen to this one but trot read it. I liked The Da Vinci code so I'd probably like this one too.
ReplyDeleteI just finished it and I liked it. Enjoy your book.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Dan Brown's works, but I have them on my TBR list. I'll be interested in your review. I did not link up this time. So very busy this week and am still reading The Grapes of Wrath. My reading time has been minimal.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that would do it, but like some of the others I would read on because it is Dan Brown.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely keep reading this one :)
ReplyDeleteMy name is #28 on my library's wait list...might have to buy it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read "The Lost Symbol" ... Guess I need to do that before reading this one :) Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I would or not. I loved two of his books but haven't been back to read the others.
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