tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post3093237474463547772..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday intros - Agnes; Peter Stamm(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1958777347687390862017-02-22T18:42:03.411-05:002017-02-22T18:42:03.411-05:00I would definitely read on, especially because I&#...I would definitely read on, especially because I'm apt to be curious about contemporary German novels. My library system does not have this novel by Stamm.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45380714605434068032017-02-21T19:00:35.337-05:002017-02-21T19:00:35.337-05:00I am curious, too. What happened to Agnes, who was...I am curious, too. What happened to Agnes, who was "killed by a story"? This is a mysterious opening (and the cover). I'd read more, for sure! Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-4703036123623286822017-02-21T15:42:14.157-05:002017-02-21T15:42:14.157-05:00That's an intriguing opening. I want to know ...That's an intriguing opening. I want to know just who Agnes is and what happened. I'd keep reading.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-62098919712103750622017-02-21T14:08:25.418-05:002017-02-21T14:08:25.418-05:00Well, I liked it too and would keep reading!Well, I liked it too and would keep reading!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71157247107893092022017-02-21T11:49:16.101-05:002017-02-21T11:49:16.101-05:00That opening makes me feel cold. I would keep read...That opening makes me feel cold. I would keep reading. I want to know more about what's happened to Agnes. Thank you for sharing (and hosting!), Diane.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29435401375069047102017-02-21T11:15:04.662-05:002017-02-21T11:15:04.662-05:00Yes! He got me. Going to look up the book right no...Yes! He got me. Going to look up the book right now.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7878996714158937312017-02-21T09:33:48.412-05:002017-02-21T09:33:48.412-05:00I like the library mention at the start and am cur...I like the library mention at the start and am curious enough to continue reading. Hope it's a good one.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77956918339139916642017-02-21T08:09:17.921-05:002017-02-21T08:09:17.921-05:00I'm interested because of the Chicago setting....I'm interested because of the Chicago setting. Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8070408082679014102017-02-21T07:50:36.088-05:002017-02-21T07:50:36.088-05:00Yes, I found the cover fitting somehow though LOLYes, I found the cover fitting somehow though LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83470490404417967082017-02-21T07:49:59.929-05:002017-02-21T07:49:59.929-05:00Glad the intro appealed to you Bria Joseph. I hope...Glad the intro appealed to you Bria Joseph. I hope I'm going to like this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2208852340343184902017-02-21T07:49:23.567-05:002017-02-21T07:49:23.567-05:00The cover is kind of eerie looking too many but se...The cover is kind of eerie looking too many but seems appropriate.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80448635328050654222017-02-21T07:48:50.296-05:002017-02-21T07:48:50.296-05:00Glad u liked the intro Karen.Glad u liked the intro Karen.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14509409030596434262017-02-21T07:48:08.116-05:002017-02-21T07:48:08.116-05:00Jade, glad the intro appealed to you.Jade, glad the intro appealed to you.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79468926159586388862017-02-21T07:47:51.481-05:002017-02-21T07:47:51.481-05:00I think it's odd --she's dead and now we&#...I think it's odd --she's dead and now we'll talk about the weather LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70168084117697905592017-02-21T07:47:13.540-05:002017-02-21T07:47:13.540-05:00Glad the intro appealed to you Margot.Glad the intro appealed to you Margot.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72948337483987340212017-02-21T07:46:52.733-05:002017-02-21T07:46:52.733-05:00It is a different kind go start for sure.It is a different kind go start for sure.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34931627615299167162017-02-21T06:55:21.318-05:002017-02-21T06:55:21.318-05:00First of all, that cover is disturbing somehow. A...First of all, that cover is disturbing somehow. And how was Agnes killed by a story? I was cold reading the paragraph - it's bleak. Not sure this one would be for me. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-24285091572806424032017-02-21T05:51:11.675-05:002017-02-21T05:51:11.675-05:00I like the writing. The description of things like...I like the writing. The description of things like the weather and of colors is very good. The "killed by a story" thing is also interesting. I would keep reading. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16605143359123547482017-02-21T04:30:56.720-05:002017-02-21T04:30:56.720-05:00I love the descriptive opening and can picture the...I love the descriptive opening and can picture the scene. I also really like the cover. It would make me pick it up. Enjoy!Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15394970066483237422017-02-21T04:17:01.408-05:002017-02-21T04:17:01.408-05:00Definitely a great opening! I'd keep reading!Definitely a great opening! I'd keep reading!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140525208481352659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32968291843358996072017-02-21T02:51:56.885-05:002017-02-21T02:51:56.885-05:00This intro really intrigues me - I'd continue ...This intro really intrigues me - I'd continue reading!Reading with Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776146295033934487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5317523450333069002017-02-21T01:18:09.234-05:002017-02-21T01:18:09.234-05:00I'm intrigued at the way this one opens with A...I'm intrigued at the way this one opens with Agnes being dead but then concentrates o the weather, it makes me more curious to learn her story.Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91214315804147167802017-02-21T00:34:32.321-05:002017-02-21T00:34:32.321-05:00Yes, I'd keep reading. I want to know more abo...Yes, I'd keep reading. I want to know more about Agnes. I like the feel of this first paragraph.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64688003042753620022017-02-21T00:18:18.019-05:002017-02-21T00:18:18.019-05:00Now I am very curious. Thanks for sharing.Now I am very curious. Thanks for sharing.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com