Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where I share the first paragraph sometimes two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon.
What Was Mine; Helen Klein Ross
Gallery Books - 2016
Lucy
"Kidnap. Parse the word. It ought to mean lying down with baby goats. Words can be misleading.
I can't tell my story straight. I have to tell it in circles, like rings of a tree that signify the passage of time.
Shall I start with how badly I wanted a child?"
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
Sounds like the start of a good story, so I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI liked the intro as well and am looking forward to beginning this one.
DeleteThe author is right about kidnap! Based on these few sentences, I think I'd like this book. The writing sounds like it would be clever.
ReplyDeleteSandra - I do like her writing already.
DeleteI loved this book!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that Laurel.
DeleteYour intro caught my attention right away. I would definitely keep reading, Diane.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Wendy.
DeleteI'd keep going on!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Mystica.
DeleteYes, I'm loving the intro - especially the last line! I also like wondering how some words came about so the sentence about kidnap is good. Enjoy!
ReplyDelete"kidnap" is a good one and I never gave it a second thought before reading the intro LOL
DeleteThere's something very touching about the first paragraph. I want to keep going.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Margot. --me too.
DeleteA dramatic opening, I'd keep on reading.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have so many questions already. Thanks for stopping by Emma.
DeleteGreat opening. I'd keep going.
ReplyDeleteThat seems to be the opinion of this one today; can't wait to start it.
DeleteLove the opening, great narrative voice! I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I thought as well Joann.
DeleteInteresting opening. I'd keep going.
ReplyDeleteI liked the intro as well Kym.
DeleteI read this one nd thought the plot was quite good. Prety horrific the kidnapper was able to get away with it for so long...
ReplyDeleteHaven't started this but soon I hope.
DeleteI haven't started it but know readers seem to have enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOooh I really like that beginning! It's always fun when a narrator actually talks to the reader, it feels more interactive somehow? Thanks for hosting and for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
I love that as well Juli.
DeleteNot a long intro but packed with interesting thoughts. This is one I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad it appealed to you Judy.
DeleteI agree it is a good opening and the author sounds intelligent. That goes a long way with me. I am always drawn to kidnapping stories.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro!
DeleteThis one has been tempting me and I love the beginning! I'd definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI hope to start it soon Katherine.
DeleteI've wanted to read this one for so long, and I like the structure of the start. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI read a few reviews that were very positive so looking forward to it.
DeleteI'm not sure I would like this one, but the intro was good
ReplyDeleteNot for everyone I guess.
DeleteOh, no! Did she just up and snatch a baby? I would keep reading!
ReplyDeleteMy copy is from the library as well.
ReplyDeleteThis was a quick read. Hope you like it!
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