Sorry - for late post today - Blogger was uncooperative uploading images!
Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where I share the first paragraph sometimes two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon.
Somebody I Used To Know; David Bell
Penguin - 2015
Chapter One
"When I saw the girl in the grocery store, my heart stopped.
I had turned the corner into the dairy aisle, carrying a basket with just a few items in it. Cereal. Crackers. Spaghetti. Beer. I lived alone, worked a lot, and rarely cooked. I was checking a price when I almost ran into the girl. I stopped immediately and studied her in profile, her hand raised to her mouth while she examined products through the glass door of the dairy cooler.
I felt like I was seeing a ghost."
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
Oooh, I like that opener (despite the grammar issue). It makes me want to know more: what is familiar about the girl? Whose "ghost" does he see?
ReplyDeleteI was going through all my unread ebooks and this one caught my eye. It made me curious for more.
DeleteThat makes me want to know more. So many questions... I'd have to keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI agree and like when a book draws you in like that.
DeleteI really like that intro. It's just enough to spark my interest, especially with the last line and wondering who the girl is.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started it yet but, it makes me want to know more.
DeleteThis one kept my interest throughout--hope you enjoy it as well.
ReplyDeleteGlad u enjoyed this one.
DeleteI want to know more too. I would keep reading. I like the writing style so far.
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro, I want to begin this one soon as the intro drew me in.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great first sentence and paragraph. It's difficult to draw the reader in right away, so kudos to the author!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the intro as well and hope to start this soon.
DeleteSO intriguing! I would definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Charlie.
DeleteOh, I love the opening lines and the premise. I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteIt does pull you in so I am curious to start this one.
DeleteI'm not surprised by what happened with Blogger. It does tend to act up from time to time!
ReplyDeleteAlas, this book is not for me.... I do like the opening, but the plot...much too tragic! Sure hope you enjoy it, though!
Maria, I had good luck with Blogger for a long time, I guess I was due for a glitch LOL
DeleteThis is a grabber, yep, I'd definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad the intro appealed to you.
DeleteWhat a great opener - I would definitely keep reading this one as it sounds like someone from his past is haunting him.
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm so curious who she is and what their relationship was.
DeleteThe last line about seeing a ghost got me so I'd definitely keep reading here!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Emma.
DeleteThis is an unusual first paragraph. I'm curious enough to want to keep going,
ReplyDeleteI like when an intro can draw me in early on.
DeleteI wonder why the girl surprised the main character? Is the main character male or female? Could get good.
ReplyDeleteI think HE see's a SHE LOL - haven't started it yet.
DeleteI'm so curious! I'd definitely keep reading. In fact I want to go get my own copy of the book now because I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteKatherine - glad the intro was a hit for you, it drew me in as well.
DeleteThat one makes me want to know more!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked it Brian.
DeleteIt's from 2015 Vicki so I hope you can find a copy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great opening! Will definitely read more!
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ReplyDeleteComment, Take 2: Excellent opening! I want to find out more. Who is this "ghost"?
DeleteI'd love to know whether a ghost from his past!
ReplyDeleteNot sure about this one for me. Sounds like kind of a pat opening and the writing is a bit flat. I would skip ahead and do what I call the Page 99 test to check out if the writing got better.
ReplyDeleteIt has possibilities! I've never read anything by this author.
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