Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where I share the first paragraph sometimes two from a book I am reading or thinking about reading soon. Here's my pick for this week, I've already started this one and the writing is terrific.
Caitlin Doughty - W.W. Norton 2014
Shaving Byron
"A girl always remembers the first corpse she shaves. It is the only event in her life more awkward than her first kiss or the loss of her virginity. The hands of time will never move quite so slowly as when you are standing over the dead body of an elderly man with a pink plastic razor in your hand."
What do you think -- keep reading or pass? (I'm at the 30% mark and so far this book is fantastic.)
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro link below)
This one sounds like a book with lots of humor, especially the dark kind. I would need to read a little more.
ReplyDeleteYes, Laurel, it is not all dark and gloomy - very good so far.
DeleteI think I would really like this one! I remember being fascinated when I read Mary Roach's Stiff. This is different, of course, my reminds me a bit of that one.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed Stiff, Wendy. I think this is one for your TBR list.
DeleteI like the humor of this opener. The visuals in my mind aren't too good, however.
ReplyDeleteYes, the visuals really stick with you.
DeleteI'd definitely carry on. This made me smile, always a good start!
ReplyDeleteEmma, glad this intro appealed to you.
DeleteSounds like a book with dark humor, which I enjoy. It's a pleasure to read a book with good writing too.
ReplyDeleteSandra, yes, the writing is very good. She knows just when to infuse some subtle humor.
DeleteI would absolutely keep reading. In fact, I think this is already on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Suzie - hope u get to try this one.
DeleteThis one definitely got my interest. Great intro.
ReplyDeleteYvonne --I think it is a book many readers might enjoy even if they were hesitant to try it.
DeleteI've read some really positive reviews of this book. It's already on my wishlist. Will be interested in hearing your reaction when you are finished.
ReplyDeleteGreat - I hope you'll read it Kay.
DeleteI loved that book! Hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteThat is great to hear - I am enjoying it very much as well.
DeleteI saw this one somewhere else and I still can't decide if it would something I would like or not.
ReplyDeleteCertainly not for everyone Donna, but not all doom and gloom.
DeleteLike the intro.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great intro.
DeleteThat is such a great opening! I really liked this book, and I'll look forward to your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMonica, I think it was your review that made me want to read this one.
DeleteI've heard this book is good, but I'm not sure I could get past the opening.
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteA bit gruesome for me. I might not read on.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of well place humor though.
DeleteThe title brought back memories of that old song - I think it was by The Platters. Great tune.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, "smoke gets in your eyes" song is coming back to me.
DeleteSounds creepy cool to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree Brian
DeleteWell,that's quite an intriguing first paragraph. Makes me want to continue to find out more about this one :)
ReplyDeleteI came across it by accident after reading a bloggers review.
DeleteWOW, pretty deep intro. Cool.
ReplyDeleteDifferent for sure.
DeleteIt is a new to me title, and I might not have given it a second glance, but now I will. I have an idea it will be enlightening.
ReplyDeleteI think so too Judy.
DeleteWorth trying Vicki
ReplyDeleteSounds different, but for me that's good. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you find the best books. Hope it's not morbid, but I really like this Book Beginning.
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