Tuesday, June 23, 2015

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Best Boy; Eli Gotlieb

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.

Best Boy; Eli Gottlieb
Liveright - W.W. Norton - 2015

Part ONE

ONE

"PAYTON LIVING CENTER WAS THE SIXTH PLACE IN a row Momma had taken me but neither of us knew it was the one where I'd stay forever and ever.

My darling manzipan, I'm just so sure you're going to be happy here, she said that day with her red mouth that never stopped talking.

Then she started crying.  It was raining, We were sitting in the parked car and I touched the glass of the window that was clear as air.  Rain was exploding silently on the other side and this scared me."

What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
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20 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 23, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    I am definitely curious about this one. Thanks for sharing...and hosting.

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  2. Literary FelineJune 23, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    How sad! It sounds sad. I haven't heard of this one, but I do like the opening.

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  3. Cleopatra Loves BooksJune 23, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    An intriguing opening - it sounds so very sad (and good) I want to know more from that opening.

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  4. Emma LitttlefieldJune 23, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Definitely keep reading. I am intrigued.

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  5. BooksPleaseJune 23, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    Congratulations on your 7th blogiversary of the other day!

    And what an intriguing opening, so sad and also scary, it certainly makes me want to read on.

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  6. Beth FJune 23, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I'm interested enough to keep reading -- I'd like to know why he's being taken to a living center.

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  7. JoAnnJune 23, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    It has me interested, too... sounds sad, but I want to know more.

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  8. KayJune 23, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I've heard a little bit about this book and already had it on my list. Yes, I'd keep reading.

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  9. Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)June 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I have this one and I like the intro! I'd keep reading...

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  10. Nise' June 23, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I am intrigued enough to keep reading.

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  11. Monica's Bookish LifeJune 23, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Even though the opening is sad, it makes me want to read more! Also, I like the cover of this book.

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  12. Brian's Home BlogJune 23, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Not really, that one didn't grab me.

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  13. DianaJune 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Hmm, I don't know. Maybe! I'm curious about why he can't find a place to stay.

    Happy 7th blogoversary, Diane, and happy retirement too! Hope you're doing well (sounds like you are!).

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  14. Kim@Time2ReadJune 23, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Wow...that is a great teaser! I really want to know more!

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  15. DarleneJune 23, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I'd keep reading this one. It sounds interesting even from the beginning. Beautiful cover as well.

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  16. Girl Who ReadsJune 23, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I would keep reading. I like the hint of family drama.

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  17. fredamansJune 23, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    So sad.

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  18. AnonymousJune 23, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I love the writing style of the author, definitely enticing!

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  19. grammajudybJune 23, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    It sounds so sad, and then the title?? Best Boy??? What is the connection? I want to know more.

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  20. Kathy Reads FictionJune 24, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    This looks like an emotional story, and it had me hooked until the third paragraph. I'm not sure the style of writing will keep me invested. I'll pass.

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