Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book that they are reading or plan to read.
Tin Man; Sarah Winman
GP Putnam - 2017
1950
"All Dora Judd ever told anyone about that night three weeks before Christmas was that she won the painting in a raffle.
She remembered being out in the back garden, as lights from the Crowley Car Plant spilled across the darkening sky, smoking her last cigarette, thinking there must be more to life."
This book is just 213 pages and, although I've only read a few pages, I'm really enjoying the writing. What do you think, pass or read more.
This sounds lovely and that opening makes me want to know what isn’t being said.
ReplyDeleteI like the writing as well and hope the rest is as good.
DeleteI'm hoping to read it later this summer...and I like the opening!
ReplyDeleteIt is one of those that will be a quick read once I have a few hours to spare. I hope you will like it.
DeleteThat might be worth reading on!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the intro Brian.
DeleteI would read further. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI liked the intro as well Bonnie.
DeleteI've been noticing this book...and I'm really curious. Great excerpt! Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI just started it and need a few hours to finish since it's not too long.
DeleteGood pick. I've got this one in my reading queue, and I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHappy to read you'll be trying this one as well.
DeleteVery intriguing opening sentence. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI loved that opening as well.
DeleteI like that opener. Something about it is very appealing. Maybe it's the time period. I'm off to check the library. Thanks Diane.
ReplyDeleteMargot, I do hope you can read this one - 2 time periods and great writing.
DeleteI've had this on my TBR list since it first came out. Sounds like it may be a winner!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will like it and, I love that it's a short one as well.
DeleteThis book has been on my wishlist for a while.
ReplyDeleteIt seems it has good appeal to many Donna.
DeleteA good beginning. I am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Judy.
DeleteSo far so good Vicki.
ReplyDeleteSounds good. I put it on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI read more last night and like it.
DeleteYes, I'd definitely want to keep reading. What genre is this...or did I miss that?
ReplyDeleteI'd say it was "literary" fiction.
DeleteEnticing opening! I'd read more.
ReplyDeleteGlad the intro appealed to you.
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