You Should Have Known; Jean Hanff Korelitz
Grand Central Publishing
"Usually people cried when they came here for the first time, and this girl looked as if she'd be no exception. She walked in with a briefcase and a swagger, and shook Grace's hand like the cool professional she certainly was, or at least wished to be. Then she sat on the couch and crossed one long twill-encased leg over the other. And then, sort of abruptly, she seemed to register where she was, with a wallop.
"Oh wow," said the girl, whose name -- Grace had double-checked a few minutes earlier--was Rebecca Wynne. "I haven't been in a therapist's office since college."
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I like it, Diane. I'm not sure but I think I detect some humorous undercurrents? I keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI have this book...and I like this intro. Must read it soon!
ReplyDeleteThe intro didn't really grab me, but I'm reading this now -- about halfway in and it's really, really good.
ReplyDeleteI would read on. I like crisp tone of the narrator.
ReplyDeleteI like the tone of the intro. I would go on.
ReplyDeleteI would read at least a bit more. I want to know why Grace is there.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book around a lot - I'll be interested to hear what you think. It's not at the top of my list as of now.
ReplyDeleteThis could be good. I'd keep going.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I like how calm and distant the narrator sounds, if he/she's the therapist! But it sounds like Rebecca has some issues! Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
I would definitely be keen to read on after this opening, lots of intrigue and already I feel I want to know more about the characters here.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would keep reading. I have this book.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading! I will watch for your review too.
ReplyDeleteIt's true that people often cry in therapists' offices. Wonder where this is going? Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about this book, but the intro really doesn't do it for me. I can't wait to see what you think when you are done! And thanks for hosting First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday!!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me interested in finding out what comes next!
ReplyDeleteI'm hooked--I need to know more. Great beginning. Thanks so much for stopping by today. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteFrom the intro, I definitely want to continue. I'm curious to know more about Rebecca Wynne and what she will tell Grace.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard about this book, but it does sound very interesting, and good writing as well. My post is here
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering how she missed getting there?! LOL
ReplyDeleteShe's there for some reason...got to know!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious why she is in the therapist's office so yes, I think I would keep reading!
ReplyDeleteYep. I'd read more! :)
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