Tuesday, May 19, 2020

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - All Adults Here; Emma Straub



Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, now hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book they are reading or that they plan to read soon.

All Adults Here; Emma Straub
Riverhead Books & Penguin Audio - 2020

The Quick Death

"Astrid Strick had never liked Barbara Baker, not for a single day in their forty-year acquaintance, but when Barbara was hit and killed by the empty, speeding school bus at the intersection of Main and Morrison streets on the eastern side of the town roundabout, Astrid knew that her life had changed, the shock of which was indistinguishable from relief.  It was a busy day--she'd spent the morning in the garden, she had a haircut appointment at 11:30, and then her granddaughter Cecelia, was arriving by train with two suitcases and zero parents (no school bus accidents there--just a needed escape hatch), and Astrid was to meet her at the Clapham station to bring her back to the Big House."

What do you think, pass or read more?
(I started the audio and am enjoying it so far.)

13 comments:

  1. Sounds like it would be an enjoyable read.

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  2. Sounds strange, those sentences don't seem to relate to each other much.

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  3. I have been noticing this book around, and the situation sounds interesting. We get a glimpse of the characters and want to know more. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  4. Yes, I definitely read more. Shock and relief? And why has she disliked Barbara over the past 40 years?

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  5. I'd keep reading. This book is getting a lot of positive reviews. I am putting it on my tbr list.

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  6. Yes, this sounds enticing. I have the audio and look forward to listening!

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  7. The more I see this book on blogs the more I want to add it to my list.

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  8. Yes, I'd read more. The opening drew me in.

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  9. This one is on my Hold List at the library and I should be getting it in a month or two - but can't for the life of me remember why I put it on the list...probably the author, because I've heard good things about her.

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  10. Definitely want to read more and find out why Astrid didn't like Barbara.

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  11. The cover didn't really appeal to me but I really loved the first paragraph so I think I'd definitely keep reading!

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