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.
Bilgewater; Jane Gardam
Europa - 2016
PROLOGUE
"The interview seemed over. The Principal of the college sat looking at the candidate. The Principal's back was to the light and her stout, short outline was solid against the window, softened only by the fuzz of her aging but rather pretty hair. Outside the bleak and brutal Cambridge afternoon --December and raining.
The candidate sat opposite wondering what to do. The chair had a soft seat but wooden arms. She crossed her legs first one way and then the other -- then wondered about closing her legs at all. She considered whether to get up. There was a cigarette box beside her. She wondered whether she would be offered a cigarette. There was a decanter of sherry on the bookcase. It had a neglected air."
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?
Interesting! I wonder what is going on in the Principal's mind, but I do want to know.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started it yet Laurel but it does sound promising.
DeleteI'd definitely continue on. I read Old Filfth by this author last year and loved her writing style and character development.
ReplyDeleteI have a copy of Old Filth but, I have not read it yet.
DeleteSounds like an awkward situation. I would continue!
ReplyDelete:) it does sound uncomfortable for sure.
DeleteI'd like to keep reading. It got my curiosity up.
ReplyDeleteGlad it appealed to you Margot.
DeleteThis one is going on my TBR for sure!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I hope you'll enjoy it. I'll be starting it soon.
DeleteI'm kind of curious how this will play out, so I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad it hooked you Kathy.
DeleteHumm, I'm on the other side. This is *not* grabbing my attention. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the prologues aren't very exciting.
DeleteThe opening paragraphs aren't quite grabbing me, but the cover art is. Then again, it's a prologue, so hopefully it'll pick up rather quickly.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm hoping Mia.
DeleteThis didn't grab me, so I'll wait to read your thoughts once you've finished.
ReplyDeleteI hope to start it this week.
DeleteI would keep reading to find out what's going on.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's a good one as I own several of her books (unread still)
DeleteI've been wanting to try a book by this author, and this one is going on my list. I love this opening and want to know more, so I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Monica.
DeleteDefinitely read on! A good reading friend has been recommending Jane Gardam for years, and I finally have Old Filth, which I am eager to get to. I love school stories, teacher stories, village stories, and this seems to have it all.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it.
Jane, I adore school settings as well. A Secret History was so good.
DeleteOh, I'm hooked, I'm going out to get this book!
ReplyDeleteMiss Cellany.
Glad u enjoyed the intro.
DeleteI might just need some sherry to keep awake.
ReplyDeleteLOL LOL
DeleteYes I really like the style - the two chairs set the scene very well.
ReplyDeleteI thought so as well Cleo.
DeleteI feel like fidgeting just reading this! I love how the descriptions bring the scene to life. I'd definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad u like the intro Katherine.
DeleteAn interesting beginning! I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI am on the fence with this one. Guess I will wait to see what your think after you have read it. I am so far behind, I shouldn't add any other titles to my TBR list!!!
ReplyDeleteNot appealing to moi!
ReplyDeleteA bit slow but I'd like to see how this is going to turn out.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic! Having worked as a teacher off and on over 41 years, I'm definitely hooked.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a grand summer. Has it been too hot on the New England shore?
Judith (Reader in the Wilderness)
I have heard of this author, especially the Old Filth book. Maybe someday I will read her. I always like books set in those famous British colleges.
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