Tuesday, December 27, 2016

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Seventh Day; Yu Hua



Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros sharing the first paragraph or two of a book that I'm reading or will be reading soon. This one has been on my Kindle since 2013.

Pantheon Books - 2013
The First Day

"The fog was thick when I left my bedsit and ventured out alone into the barren and murky city.  I was heading for what used to be called a crematorium and these days is known as a funeral parlor.  I had received notice instructing me to arrive by 9:00 a.m., because my cremation was scheduled for 9:30."


Based on this intro, would you read more or pass on this book?

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15 comments:

  1. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianDecember 27, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    A very intriguing intro and pleasing writing style. I'd continue on with this book.

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Oh, my, now I must know more! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Paulita December 27, 2016 at 10:19 AM

    What? That's my first thought. I'd keep reading. Also reminds me of a story on NPR that I heard yesterday where a man with ALS planned to return to the hospital to have his breathing tube removed so he could donate his organs. Then the hospital refused because it was too close to assisted suicide. Here's Mine

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  4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Well that was unexpected! Sounds like an unusual plot. Hope you enjoy it!

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  5. Jordan @ForeverLostinLiteratureDecember 27, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    Ooh, definitely interested! I would read more, it has grabbed my attention.

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  6. Sandra NachlingerDecember 27, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    The last line in the opening definitely surprised me! I'd be compelled to keep reading.
    Thank you for hosting on Tuesdays.

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  7. UnknownDecember 27, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Wait, what? Uhhhh...I'm on the fence about this one!

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  8. Katherine PDecember 27, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Wow! That's an intro! It definitely grabbed my attention and I'm curious about what is going on. Hope you enjoy it!

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  9. Nise' December 27, 2016 at 11:52 AM

    Definitely attention grabbing. I would keep reading.

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  10. Judy KruegerDecember 27, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    Feeling conservative today. I would go read a blurb or review first.

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  11. Girl Who ReadsDecember 27, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    I would want to keep reading just too see what kind of society had scheduled cremations. Girl Who Reads

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  12. Brian's Home BlogDecember 27, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    I would pass, I don't think I want to know.

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  13. IlianaDecember 27, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    I almost checked out this book from the library a few months ago. I think I should have - very interesting. Can't wait to read your review!

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  14. YvonneDecember 27, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    This sounds really different. I would want to know more.

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  15. HarveeDecember 28, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    I'm intrigued. I'd read on.

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