Every Tuesday Vicki @ I'd Rather Be at the Beach now hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where readers share the first paragraph, maybe two, of a book that they are reading or plan to read soon. This week's selection is by an author whose book, Sisters, I just read and loved.
I Married You for Happiness; Lily Tuck
Atlantic Monthly Press - 2011
"His hand is growing cold; still she holds it. Sitting at his bedside, she does not cry. From time to time, she lays her cheek against his, taking slight comfort in the rough bristle of unshaved hair, and she speaks to him a little.
I love you, she tells him
I always will.
Je t'aims, she says."
Based on this Intro, would you read more or take a pass?
This sounds interesting. I would keep reading. This week I have Look for Me by Lisa Gardner - a thriller from my review stack. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI love Lisa Gardner so I'll be putting her new one on my wish list.
DeleteSounds like a tearjerker! I hope you enjoyed it. I would keep reading but I would also be hoping for a happy ending to this story!
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My FPFC
It was a quick read and a very reflective look back at a marriage over a 24 hour period.
DeleteIt's off to a sad start, so I'd have to be in a certain mood to continue reading. Hope you like it as much as the author's other book.
ReplyDeletei really like this author, another quick read.
DeleteOh I don't know. It sounds so sad.
ReplyDeleteIt was bittersweet.
DeleteOh, this one is new to me, but it is definitely going on my list. Sad excerpt. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteLily Tuck comes highly recommended. I do like her style.
DeleteThe title caught my attention first and I thought "contemporary relationship" - not for me. But, the first paragraph is so sweet and sad and seems to have some promised depth that yes. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteIt was a quick read and a very reflective look back at a marriage over a 24 hour period just as her spouse has passed.
DeleteI have always meant to read this one and other books by Lily Tuck.
ReplyDeleteTry her, very very good. Loved Sisters even more.
DeleteI'm curious and wonder what led to this scene. I'd keep reading to find out. The cover is intriguing, too.
ReplyDeleteMy Tuesday post features Faultlines.
Enjoyable, quick read.
DeleteThat one sounds very sad, but I'd want to know what comes next. Yes, I'd continue.
ReplyDeleteIt was a quick read; pretty nice too.
DeleteThis sounds sad and touching. I think I'd read more.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice read.
DeleteThis sounds really emotional. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteNot really, surprisingly.
DeleteI would read some more to find out what the story is, sad though.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't very sad, I liked it; pretty good overall.
DeleteOh, yes. This sounds very touching.
ReplyDeleteSweet story and fast read.
DeleteThe intro just begs me to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice story Nise; glad I read it.
DeleteIt sounds sad. I am on the fence on this one.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't too sad for me - nice story - reflective.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems like a sad opening. I think I'd pass.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't too sad;perhaps reconsider.
DeleteYes, I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the intro.
DeleteIt was a quick read and a very reflective look back at a marriage over a 24 hour period. Very nice read Vicki.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd read on. This one doesn't appeal to me.
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