First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros ~ Claire of the Sea Light; Edwidge Danticat
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? I haven't begun this book
yet, but, I hope to within a few days.
"The morning Claire Limye Lanme Faustin turned seven, a freak wave, measuring between ten and twelve feet high, was seen in the ocean outside of Ville Rose. Claire's father. Nozias, a fisherman, was one of the many who saw it in the distance as he walked toward the sloop. He first heard a low rumbling, like that of distant thunder, then saw a wall of water rise from the depths of the ocean, a giant blue-green tongue, trying, it seemed, to lick a pink sky."
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What do you think? Would you keep reading?Feel free to join us by linking your First Chapter post below.
My country was devastated by a super typhoon two Fridays ago, and even if I haven't felt any of it (as our place wasn't directly hit), reading the paragraph you shared gave me an idea of how it feels. I will surely continue reading.
Nice imagery. I would keep reading, This author has been on my list of those I want to read for a while now. Hope to get to one of her novels soon, Enjoy!
Edwidge Danticat is one of my favorite authors. She writes so beautifully. I haven't yet read all her work, but I'm working on it! I can't wait to read your thoughts on this one, Diane.
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If the first paragraph is a good clue to the language in the rest of the book, I'd keep going. A very captivating description of that giant wave.
ReplyDeleteMy country was devastated by a super typhoon two Fridays ago, and even if I haven't felt any of it (as our place wasn't directly hit), reading the paragraph you shared gave me an idea of how it feels. I will surely continue reading.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the dreaded tsunami.
ReplyDeleteSounds very timely -- and nicely written.
ReplyDeleteI love the language used here. Worth picking up!!
ReplyDeleteThis draws you right in. It makes me wonder what will happen next.
ReplyDeleteThe first paragraph definitely caught my attention. I would read more. Looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteNice imagery. I would keep reading, This author has been on my list of those I want to read for a while now. Hope to get to one of her novels soon, Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI like the beginning, and the cover!, but my experience with her books is that they are emotionally tough for me
ReplyDeleteYou got my attention with this one! More, please....
ReplyDeleteLove the description. I'd keep reading. Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteI have this one by Edwidge Danticat. Can't wait to start it. Hope to do it with a group. The last line about the sky and the ocean is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I would keep going to discover what comes next!
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading for sure. I'm very curious as to where this story's going. I hope you enjoy it, Diane!
ReplyDeleteEdwidge Danticat is one of my favorite authors. She writes so beautifully. I haven't yet read all her work, but I'm working on it! I can't wait to read your thoughts on this one, Diane.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a tsunami on the way. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThat one sounds interesting and I would keep reading too!
ReplyDeleteI'd keep reading! One of these days, I will do this lovely meme! :)
ReplyDeleteThe imagery in your opening paragraph is so beautifully written. Seems like it would be a compelling story.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't link my post, so here's my URL for this week:
http://yarnknitreadlit.blogspot.com/2013/11/victorias-daughters-tease.html
:)