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.
Watching Edie; Camilla Way
(NAL) New American Library - 2016
AFTER
Outside my kitchen window the long afternoon empties of light. I look at London stretched out far below, my dripping hands held poised above the sink. The doorbell rings, one long high peal; The broken intercom vibrates. The view from up here, it's incredible, as if you're flying. Deptford and Greenwich, New Cross and Erith, then the river, and beyond that there's the Gherkin, over there the Shard. From my top floor flat here on Telegraph Hill, you can see forever and as usual it calms me, soothes me: how big it is, how small I am, how far from where I used to be.
The doorbell rings more urgently--whoever it is is putting their finger on the buzzer and holding it there. The night hovers.
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
The title, the cover, and the location all make me want to read on.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, glad the book and intro appealed to you.
DeleteOh, I like it! I've been eyeing this one.
ReplyDeleteAmazon Vine Laurel LOL
DeleteLove all that suspense. You bet I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Margot.
DeleteI read this one and loved it - that opening is full of suspense isn't it?
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the book Cleo.
DeleteI'd read on - I like the way she paints a picture of both the large view of London contrasted to the scene inside. And I want to know who is ringing the door bell so urgently.
ReplyDeleteMe too Margaret.
DeleteGreat opening. This is on my list.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it!
DeleteKeep reading!! Definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteKathy, I'm glad you liked my selection today.
DeleteI like the cover, and there's just enough suspense in that first paragraph to make you keep reading.
ReplyDeleteMia, I haven't started this yet but, I'm looking forward to it.
DeleteI really like this description of London, it is one of my favourite cities after all xD but I feel like you get a good sense of who the main character is, her contemplation but also, I think, slight stubbornness! It's a great start and lovely cover! Thanks for hosting and sharing :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
Juli, I've never been to London but love reading about it.
DeleteLove this writing and the setting. Makes me want to read more!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Monica.
DeleteHow reflective. It really make me wonder where the character has been.
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to start this one - today I hope.
DeleteIntriguing! I'd definitely keep reading. I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteI hope to start this one today after I finish another book:)
DeleteI'll bet it's not Avon calling!
ReplyDeleteI bet you are right Brian LOL
DeleteYes, I'm hooked! I lived in New Cross as a student and there is extra enjoyment in knowing the terrain. (It was a rough old area in the early '60's!)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the sound of this one.
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