Tuesday, September 22, 2015

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Heart Goes Last; Margaret Atwood


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. I started the audio yesterday (read by Cassandra Campbell and Mark Deakins))

The Heart Goes Last; Margaret Atwood
Nan Talese - 2015

I - Where?

Cramped

"Sleeping in the car is cramped.  Being a third-hand Honda, it's no palace to begin with.  If it was a van they'd have more room, but fat chance of affording one of those, even back when they thought they had money.  Stan says they're lucky to have any kind of car at all, which is true, but their luckiness doesn't make the car any bigger.

Charmaine feels that Stan ought to sleep in the back because he needs more space -- it would only be in the front in order to drive them away fast in an emergency.  He doesn't trust Charmaine's ability to function under those circumstances: he says she's been too busy screaming to drive.  So Charmaine can have the more spacious back, though even so she has to curl up like a snail because she can't exactly stretch out."


What do you think -- keep reading or pass? 



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37 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Oh, I would keep reading, since it's Margaret Atwood...and the opening lines piqued my curiosity.

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  2. MargotSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    I like the start and, since its Margaret Atwood, I'd keep going.

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  3. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    I've got a library hold on this one...waiting for it to come my way. Enjoy!

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  4. Cleopatra Loves BooksSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    I love the opening lines - I already want to know more about Charmaine and how she and Stan have ended up in the car...

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  5. Suzie QuintSeptember 22, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    I've read Atwood in the past, but I don't read her any more. Mostly, it's her snobbish attitude about those who self-publish that's turned me off.

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  6. Juli RahelSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    I'm not even going to pretend that I'm not beyond jealous of you for getting to read this one! I mean, uuugghh Margaret Atwood! I need to get my hands on it soon :) thanks for hosting!
    Juli @ Univese in Words

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  7. Beth FSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    I'd keep reading because it's Atwood, although the beginning hasn't totally grabbed me.

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  8. Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)September 22, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    This is embarrassing, but I've never read Atwood. I plan to try The Handmaid's Tale sometime soon (but, soon is a relative term!). I'd keep reading since I'm curious about Atwood.

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  9. BooksPleaseSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I'd keep reading, although the blurb doesn't really appeal. I'd need to see more before deciding.

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  10. YvonneSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I've never read Atwood, but I'd give this one a try.

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  11. Emma LitttlefieldSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    It's Margaret Atwood so a definite yes from me. Love her writing!

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      I like her writing as well, but there are several of her books I still need to read.

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  12. JoAnnSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    The opening doesn't grab me but, since it's Atwood, I'd keep reading.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      This one hooked me early on, and C. Campbell's narration, as always is excellent.

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  13. Kym September 22, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    I've never been able to get into Atwood, but I might keep going a bit further to see what happens.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:58 AM

      So far it's nor to futuristic, but is bound to head in that direction it seems:)

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  14. Monica's Bookish LifeSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    The cover of the book and this opening leaves me with lots of questions, so I'd keep reading! Somehow I've never gotten around to reading one of Margaret Atwood's books. This one looks promising.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:51 PM

      I still need to read a lot of her earlier books, but the ones I've read I did enjoy.

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  15. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I would read some more to find out what's up with them!

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:52 PM

      For starters -- Homeless after they lost their jobs and home:(

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  16. ChippySeptember 22, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I'm not sure if I'd continue reading or not - maybe I'd read a little more before I decided

    Chippy

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    This one sounds good! I've read some of her books in the past.

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  18. DebbieSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    I love Cassandra Campbell! I hope it's good.

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  19. fredamansSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I so need this book in my life.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    I love that we chose the same book, Diane; I knew I liked you - HA! :) I was definitely hooked early on; this story is wild!

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