Tuesday, December 2, 2014

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Jaguar's Children; John Vaillant


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.

 The Jaguar's Children; John Vaillant
Houghton, Mifflin Harcourt - 2014

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Thur Apr 5 -- 08:31 [text] 
Hello I'm sorry to bother you but I need your assistance--I am Hector--Cesar's friend--It's an emergency now for Cesar--Are you in el norte?  I think we are also--Arizona near Nogales or Sonoita--Since yesterday we are in this truck with no one coming--We need water and a doctor--And a torch for cutting metal

Thur Apr 5--08:48 [text]
Please text me AnniMac -- We need help

Thur Apr 5--08:59 [text]
Are you there AnniMac? It's Hector--Please text me

Thur Apr 5--09:52 [text]
There was a storm--1 bar only now -- ARE YOU THERE??? 
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What do you think, would you keep reading? Feel free to join in and post the Intro from one of your reads by linking below.

46 comments:

  1. Now I am definitely curious...thanks for sharing! I want to know more.

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  2. On the edge. Yes I will continue!

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  3. What a great intro. I feel his fear. I'd keep reading.

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  4. Oh that is quite scary, you can tell how the fear is escalating!

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  5. I love the sense of urgency although now I am seriously wondering where AnniMac is! Seriously, 4 texts and he hasn't noticed? Great intro and thanks for hosting :)
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  6. This sounds interesting. I'd want to know more.

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  7. Hmm, this one sounds interesting. The first paragraph is quite catching, it makes you wonder what will be the next. Thanks for sharing, Diane! Anyway, my mother's name is Diane too, exactly like yours. Whenever I visit your blog, it's just like I'm chatting with her, except the fact that my mother can't use computer :D

    Hope you have a good week, Diane!

    and here's mine by the way http://thebibliophilism.blogspot.com/2014/12/teaser-tuesdays-december-2.html

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  8. Scary! Not normally something I would pick up, but now I want to know what happens!

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  9. That is a good intro and we would read more. Purrs and hugs to Freckles from all of us.

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    1. Thank you Brian. Freckles, is on the mend and should be coming home later today

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  10. I would continue. I need to know what happens.

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    1. I know I got excited over the desperation in the texts. I got excited by the

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  12. Sounds interesting.Happy reading :)

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    1. Thanks, I think I will -- sounds like the kind of book I'd enjoy.

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  14. Oh yes! I would continue reading. Look forward to what you think about the book.

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  15. What a great way to start a story! I'd definitely keep reading to find out if he's rescued. Sounds intense.

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  16. That's an interesting way to begin a story... I'd keep reading!

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    1. I hope to start it over the coming weekend after I finish Revival.

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  18. I like the texting aspect of this, which makes it seem real and contemporary. I'd read more!

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  19. Yes, I agree and love the feeling of desperation in the texts as well.

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  20. Oh yes, I'm looking forward to reading this one.

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  21. that's an interesting format for a book. I'd read it, I'd like to know what happened to them. Thanks for stopping by. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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