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.
French Leave; Anna Gavalda
Europa - 2011
"With one buttock in space and my hand still on the car door, I hadn't even had time to sit down and already my sister-in-law was nagging me; For heaven's sake...didn't you hear the horn? We've been here for ten minutes!
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
Oh, I can't stand a nag! I do want to know more.
ReplyDeleteLOL, really, I know.
DeleteFrench Leave sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a good one.
DeleteWow - short and fun. I like it.
ReplyDeleteIt made me smile so I have a feeling I'll enjoy this one.
DeleteOh I dislike the sister-in-law already - nagging has to be one of the worst traits out there - I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteagreed:)
DeleteIf I had a sister-in-law like that, I'd ignore her honking too! The author did a good job of setting up conflict in just the first couple of sentences. I'd keep reading to find out what's going on.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the intro Sandra.
DeleteI wonder - is she always running late or has something happened to delay her? And the title? French Leave implies leave without permission - are they leaving in a hurry? Is that why the sister-in-law is so impatient? I do want to know.
ReplyDeleteGee, you read a lot more into that brief bit of info than I did. I must say I think it will be a fun read.
DeleteOh God, I hate the nagging that inevitably happens during a family road trip! It's a good beginning though because you're immediately wondering what's happening and why! My teaser this week is from 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman. Thanks for sharing and for hosting :) I hope you have great week!
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
Oh Practical Magic was a fun read (loved the movie as well).
DeleteI'd love to read this one. Sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Harvee.
DeleteUgh!!! We all know someone like this.
ReplyDeleteMy teaser (w/ a giveaway) is at Beth Fish Reads.
I think so and we avoid them whenever possible.
DeleteHmmm...so one character is a shrew...LOL!
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteSounds like it could be fun... and it's a Europa. I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI do love Europas.
DeleteI would pass - the word, 'buttock' is off-putting, it makes me feel that the writing will be slight. I feel the same way about the cover, it looks like an airport book.
ReplyDeleteOh too bad, I think it's going to be a fun read.
DeleteI'd continue reading - I feel like there isn't much there in which to put the book down for.
ReplyDeleteReading With Jade
I believe it will get better on the road trip.
DeleteI'd keep reading! This looks like it might be fun, and I like the cover!
ReplyDeleteI think so too Monica.
DeleteI'd keep reading. I have to know more about this pair.
ReplyDeleteYes, I suspect there will be some humor along the way.
DeleteJust about everything I've read published by Europa Editions is outstanding! Looks wonderful! I wish the books were easier for me to find; I can only get them online. :(
ReplyDeleteI've never read a bad Europa Edition either. Looking forward to getting into this one.
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ReplyDeleteIf you wouldn't date someone who sits in the car tooting the horn, you shouldn't accept it from a relative! I'd keep reading just to see how she copes!
ReplyDeleteExcellent point LOL
DeleteCould be good. It did make me smile. ;) Looking forward to your review!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked it Les - short and sweet this week.
DeleteGreat opening! I would continue reading.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was good as well ---just a few lines and a big smile on my face.
DeleteSounds like a great person to share a car journey with... not!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have to read a little more to make my mind up about this one.
Chippy
I know the car wide should be very annoying.
DeleteI like those short and sweet openings. I would want to see what happened next!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd want to just get right back out of the car and call it a day! I'm not fond of the nagger.
ReplyDeleteLOL - I know what you mean Katherine.
DeleteShort and sweet and as it made me smile, I think I would keep on reading. Have a great week Diane.
ReplyDeleteStill haven't started it as I'm dealing with a head cold :(
DeleteYou had me at buttock. But seriously, it sounds like a fun read. I'd keep on.
ReplyDeleteSounds good, and the chance that France could be involved in the story makes me want to read.
ReplyDeleteI agree, but, since I have a head cold I haven't done any reading today to find out more.
DeleteSounds like someone I know...not sure I'd keep on reading though - sorry!
ReplyDeleteI think we all know a nagger.
DeleteNagging but good.
ReplyDeleteI think this is going to be a good one -just a feeling
DeleteKeep reading! It's a good one. And then try another one of her books, you won't be disappointed with any of them :)
ReplyDeleteYay, so happy to read this from you. I own a few of her books.
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