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.
In the Unlikely Event; Judy Blume
Knopf - 2015
Thirty-five Years Later
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February 10, 1987
"Even now she can't decide. She thinks about flipping a coin. Heads she goes, tails she stays. But isn't indecisiveness an early sign of mental illness? Didn't she cover a story about a few years ago? Or is it that she's conflicted? Conflicted is better than indecisive. Why is she thinking this way? A voice inside her head says, You know damn well why."
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
I can't wait to read this one...I have it on my Kindle, and almost shared it today.....
ReplyDeleteHaven't started it yet but I am anxious.
DeleteI love Judy Blume. :-) I hope you are enjoying this one, Diane. I wonder what she will end up deciding and why she is having trouble making up her mind . . . I often can't decide what I want to eat for dinner. I hate to think that's a sign I am mentally ill.
ReplyDeleteI can be I desire as well about certain things. Haven't started it yet but I am anxious.
DeleteI want to read this book because of the author, but I'm glad you're trying it out first. The first paragraph sounds like Judy Blume.
ReplyDeleteI did like the intro as well.
DeleteI didn't know there was a new book by Judy Blume! The intro has captured my interest. I want to know why.
ReplyDeleteYes, it has been a while since we have heard from Blume.
DeleteThe intro has me wanting to read more although I already had this book on my 'want to read' list - I loved Judy Blume's books as a teenager...
ReplyDeleteI hope I can get to it before the library wants it back😊
DeleteI've had this one on my radar since it was announced. Hope it's good.
ReplyDeleteI hope so as well.
DeleteThis sounds intriguing! I wonder why she's thinking about mental illness and where she has to go.Thanks for bringing this one to my attention and for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
Her thoughts seem a bit scattered.
DeleteI've got this one too and will wait to see what you think. Bought it because, well, it's Judy Blume!
ReplyDeleteExactly!
DeleteI actually really like this intro, but I did download the sample for this one when it first came out and really couldn't get into it, so I ended up not buying the whole book.
ReplyDeleteOh no, hope I have a different experience.
DeleteI would keep reading. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine.
DeleteIntriguing beginning!
ReplyDeleteI liked the intro as well.
DeleteI want to know more about what's going on, so I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked it Monica
DeleteI have to say I've never read Judy Blume but this one could convince me...
ReplyDeleteShe tends to write more books for children but this one caught my interest.
DeleteOn my radar!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it.
DeleteI have been watching this one too. I haven't downloaded it, or purchased it, or even checked it out of the library. I am really interested now that you have shared the intro.
ReplyDeleteI was excited when I first read about it as well.
DeleteI've looked at this book and read a synopsis a while back. Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I liked the plot.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a decent story.
DeleteSounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro.
DeleteI'm listening to this on audio now. I'm really enjoying it, but there are a slew of characters introduced in the beginning. Don't be discouraged by that, you'll get them all straight as you progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning, as I do get frustrated when there are too many characters.
DeleteThis is one I'd like to read.
ReplyDeleteHope u try it Freda
DeleteI would bite, I would want to know why too!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that u liked the intro Brian.
DeleteI'm about a quarter through this book - loving it! Blume knows how to write a page-turner. I put off beginning it because early reviews suggested that it was hard to keep track of all of the characters but I haven't found that to be a problem.
ReplyDeleteYes she does write more kids books.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you shared this info with us!
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