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.
The Hollow Heart; Viola DiGrado
Europa Editions - 2015
2011
"In 2011 the world ended. I killed myself.
On July 23, at 3:29 in the afternoon, my death set out from Catania. Its epicenter was my thin, supine body, my three hundred grams of human heart, my small breasts, my puffy eyes, my brain clubbed senseless, the wrist of my right arm draped over the edge of the tub, the other wrist submerged in a grim mojito of mint bubble bath and blood. "
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
I'd read a bit more to help me decide.
ReplyDeleteTotally understandable.
DeleteWow, now I have to know more!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shocking opening for sure.
DeleteThat's definitely a dramatic opening! This book sounds like it could be depressing, so I'd have to be in the right mood to read it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Sandra!
DeleteOMG - I can't stop here! What's going on here? I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteYes, kind of shocking but leaves me wanting to know more.
DeleteThis sounds like it will be an intriguing read, Diane. I admit to being on the fence about it. I think I'd like to see what you think of it first. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope to start it soon, I'm too curious not to continue.
DeleteA shock opening but possibly a bit depressing for my tastes.
ReplyDeleteYes, I see and agree it is not for everyone, but I need to know more.
DeleteI would read more to see where this goes...
ReplyDeleteEmma, glad u liked this intro.
DeleteI usually do not like books that open too quickly and prefer slower subtle beginnings.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, this is a gripping beginning that makes me want to know more.
Brian, yes it sort of hits you between the eyes, and leaves you curious for more.
DeleteWhat an intro! Yes, I'd keep reading for sure.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked it Yvonne:)
DeleteWow - I love it...I'd definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteDifferent for sure Sarah.
DeleteWell, that is an opening! I find that cover kind of disturbing - the head sort of fracturing. Yes, I'd keep reading because I need to know why or how. LOL
ReplyDeleteI am very curious as well, and its pretty short as well (200pp).
DeleteWHOA! I would definitely keep reading this, Diane! My first time to the link up; thanks so much for hosting this and I hope this book turns out to be a good one!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by to comment. Glad u liked the intro.
DeleteThis intro got my attention. I'd have to keep reading to see what's going to happen next!
ReplyDeleteI hope to start it soon, although my reading has been a bit slow.
DeleteThat's a pretty gruesome beginning but it definitely grabs your beginning. How could she have died when she is still narrating? Why did she do it? So many questions this short beginning makes you ask. I'd definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting :) I hope you have a great weekend!
Juli @ Universe in Words
That short intro sure does leave so many questions.
Delete"Mint bubble bath and blood," can't picture it. Don't want to picture it. It surely is dramatic and sad.
ReplyDeleteI know why mention the mint bubble bath unless it was her favorite and she committed suicide??
DeleteOh my goodness that definitely caught my attention!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteDifferent for sure:)
DeleteI might pass on this one. A bit gruesome!
ReplyDeleteYou think?? LOL
DeleteSounds intense. Hope you like it. I do wonder how her brain was clubbed senseless if she killed herself. Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as well.
DeleteI'm not sure if I'd continue reading this - I think I'd have to read a bit more to decide
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly not a book that just anyone would love from the sound of it.
DeleteI probably wouldn't read more. I read that two times and still didn't quite get it.
ReplyDeleteIt does make you wonder what her story is.
DeleteA tale from beyond the grave? I wonder what's going on!
ReplyDeleteI haven't started this one yet, but that certainly sounds like a possibility.
ReplyDeleteMe too and it's only around 200 pages so that's a plus as well.
ReplyDeleteQuite gripping!
ReplyDeleteGreat intro. But I am at a time in my life where I need a lighter read. My local grands moved to Florida...
ReplyDeleteGreat intro. But I am at a time in my life where I need a lighter read. My local grands moved to Florida...
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. Between that opening and the strange image on the cover, I'd be reading more.
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