Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros sharing the first paragraph or two, from a book I'm reading or will be reading soon.
The First True Lie; Marina Mander
Hogarth - 2014
Some Days
Some days I wonder: What does it mean to be a half orphan?
You can't know because you are a grown-up.
You've got parents who already seem like grandparents, a house where you're free to go into all the rooms, a car to get away in....There are so many things you can forget."
Based on this intro, would you read more or pass on this book?
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Based on this intro, would you read more or pass on this book?
Feel free to join in by posting your own First Chapter First Paragraph Intro and linking below.
I'm hooked on that opening. I've never heard of a half-orphan, and I'm wondering why the character can't go into certain rooms. I'd keep reading to find out more.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started it yet but, I think the boy's mother is dead and father uninvolved --half-orphan.
DeleteI am definitely confused and want to know more! Mysterious excerpt!
ReplyDeleteI thought so as well. Hope to start it soon.
DeleteThat's an intriguing opener. I have no idea where this might be going. I think I'd like to read more.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to begin this soon.
DeleteI'd like to read a little more, it sounds as if there is quite lot behind that paragraph!
ReplyDeleteIt is a confusing intro - so many questions:)
DeleteOoooh, this sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt's been on my shelves for a few years so time to see what it's all about.
DeleteWould I keep reading? For sure!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Judy.
DeleteDefinitely has me wondering! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, it makes you wonder what it all means.
DeleteIntriguing. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad this appealed to you Emma.
DeleteGreat opening! And I love the cover of the book too. This is totally new to me -- I must check it out.
ReplyDeleteIt's been on my shelves for a while.
DeleteI am curious about the rest of the story. I'd read on.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to starting this soon.
DeleteWhat an interesting intro... it raises so many questions! Haven't seen this book around yet, but I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteIt's more like a novella; hope to start it soon.
DeleteI find it puzzling - so I would read on.
ReplyDeleteIt does leave the reader with lots of questions from the intro.
DeleteI haven't a clue. I think I'd read more.
ReplyDeleteI'd read on. The cover is appealing too.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as well and it's a short book as well.
ReplyDeleteA short, sweet and terrific opening!
ReplyDeleteI would like to know more and would keep reading.
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