Tuesday, January 13, 2015

First Chapter First Paragraph ~ Tuesday Intros - Dollbaby; Laura Lane McNeal


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.



Dollbaby; Laura Lane McNeal
Pamela Dorman Books - 2014

Part One
1964

Chapter One

"There are times you wish you could change things, take things back, pretend they never existed.  This was one of those times, Ibby Bell was thinking as she fell back against the car seat and stared bug-eyed out the car window.  Amid the double-galleried homes and brightly painted cottages on Prytania Street, there was one house that didn't belong."
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What do you think, would you keep reading?

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31 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I love that intro...and I loved the book. Hope you are enjoying it.

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  2. Literary FelineJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    I really like the opening. The first sentence alone is a great hook. I want to read it now. :-)

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  3. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Almost everybody can relate to that opening sentence! I'm curious about what she's regretting and what it has to do with that house.

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  4. Cleopatra Loves BooksJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    It has been interested in those few sentences, one of those writing styles which is just right - not overblown but gives you lots of info in a few words. I'd keep reading!

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  5. Faith Hope and CherryteaJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    It's pulling me in...
    enjoy ;)

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  6. MargotJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    They intro grabbed me right off. It's easy to identify with the character. I'd keep reading, even though I don't know anything about this book. I hope you're enjoying it.

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  7. CynthiaJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    I think I would keep reading this one. Very intriguing!

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  8. Beth FJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    I really liked that one! Hope you do too.

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  9. YvonneJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Great intro! I want to know what she regrets doing or saying. We've all been there. Yes, I would keep reading.

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  10. Meg @ A Bookish AffairJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    I read this one. I'll be interested to see how you end up liking it!

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  11. Sarah's Book ShelvesJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I really liked this one...and it made my Best Debuts of 2014 list. Can't wait to see what she does next.

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  12. Girl Who ReadsJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Interesting start.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Very interesting opening. I've been curious about this book. I hope you enjoy it.

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  14. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I loved Doll Baby. It was one of my favorites of 2014.

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  15. Monica's Bookish LifeJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I like the opening, and I'd keep reading!

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  16. HarveeJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Intriguing first chapter.

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  17. grammajudybJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I've been interested in this one since it was first published. I am waffling a bit. I'll watch for your thoughts.

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  18. KJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Yes I would continue to read on, just to find out why the house was different from the rest.

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  19. Kim@Time2ReadJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    This one has been on my TBR since before it was released. I just have to make time to read it! Hope you enjoy!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Unable to visit blogs today. Please don't lose time stopping by my place. Pretty upset about hacking of my acct.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I can totally relate. Hope you enjoy your read :)

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  22. LindaJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    I've been going back and forth on this book! One minute I want to read it, the next minute I'm not sure! LOL! Let us know your thoughts when you are finished!

    Linda in VA

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  23. ChippyJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I think I'd need to read a little bit more to decide whether I wanted to continue or not.

    Chippy

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  24. MysticaJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I like that intro!

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  25. JaneGSJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    I've heard great things about this book, and am on the library wait list for the audio version, but from the intro, I really can't get a good feel for what it's about.

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  26. SukoJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    That is a "catchy" opening! I hope you enjoy the rest of this one, Diane!

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  27. fredamansJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I'm intrigued by the house that don't belong.

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  28. kayerjJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    That is so true, I think we all experience regrets. Thanks for stopping by. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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  29. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Yes, that was a good intro!

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  30. Nise' January 13, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Yes! I was hoping to get to this before the end of the year, but didn't.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Love the beginning. I would like to know more about that house.

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