Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros sharing the first paragraph, maybe two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon. This week's selection is the debut novel of Michael Zadoorian, the author of the Leisure Seeker which I reviewed last week.
Second Hand; Michael Zadoorian
Dell Trade - 2000
Part 1
Junk
"When I die, I will leave nothing but junk. If I went to my house, to my estate sale, after I died, I would buy everything. Of course, since I bought it all in the first place, that shouldn't be much of a surprise. Yet even if I wasn't me, I would buy it all. There are others that would do the same. People come to my house and are amazed by my junk, covet my junk. But those people are junkers. When people who aren't junkers come to my house, they laugh at my things. Or they say my house is creepy because everything in it was owned by people who are now dead. I tell them, They're not all dead. Some are in nursing homes."
Based on this intro, would you read more or pass on this book?
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I love stories about "collectors," or "junkers." That last line really made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI finished this book today Laurel and I liked a lot of it but, some was upsetting. (I'll review this weekend).
DeleteI'd read more! I prefer to call such items antiques or collectibles. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too -- junkers sounds very off-putting.
DeleteI'd keep reading. I like the narrator's look at life and the things she collects. I sense humor too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a 30-something male; I liked the writing but - I was bothered a bit as well.
DeleteI like the opening although I detect a touch of pathos in that final sentence - I want to know what is coming next!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, plenty on snark and pathos.
DeleteOh I don't know about this one so I'd read more so I could make a decision. I like the voice but not sure I could read a lot without feeling a bit overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteIt's good but different.
DeleteIt appeals to me - I'd keep on reading.
ReplyDeleteIt was a quick read for sure.
DeleteNot sure if it would appeal to me. I suppose I would have to read more to make a decision.
ReplyDeleteIt's not for everyone for sure. I liked it but, found some upsetting.
DeleteI think I'd keep reading. I would like to hear more about the "junk" the narrator collects and see what kind of stories that will lead to.
ReplyDeleteI liked this one but, part made me sad.
DeleteI think I'd continue to see if it continued to hold my interest. Yes, the last line is a bit sad, but I think that some are pleased their 'treasures' go to others who will love them. I don't feel the same as the author about 'junk', but I do about books. Old books - lovely!
ReplyDeleteLOL - only new books for me LOL
DeleteIt's hard for me to figure out where this is going...I'd have to read on a little bit to decide for myself.
ReplyDeleteA very different kind of story.
DeleteI'd want to read more. It sounds like it could be interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very quick read Yvonne but, not perfect.
DeleteYes, I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI do like how this author writes. This was his debut.
DeleteI'd read more for a bit before deciding. Like Charlie, I'm not sure where it's going, what genre it is, but it is interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure what to expect either and parts surprised me.
DeleteI read this book several years ago and liked it a lot. And I loved THE LEISURE SEEKER.
ReplyDeleteBeth, so happy that you read both. I found the animal details upsetting in this one.
DeleteNot too sure about this one. (Although, like the narrator, I do possess rather a lot of what I would describe as, 'stuff'!)
ReplyDeleteMiss Cellany.
LOL - I've gotten rid od lots of "stuff" in the last few years. Never was a junker though.
DeleteI would so read. I love the narrator's snark.
ReplyDeleteHere's my FCFP post.
I did love that about the book LuAnn.
DeleteI might read mor, that last sentence is pretty funny!
ReplyDeleteBrian, I just finished this and liked it overall but, I bet you would not like this one - certain parts were upsetting to me an animal lover.
DeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI'm utterly fascinated by this opener. Let us know how you like it, and I will look it up somewhere, somehow.
Possibly--I can see some charm and quirkiness, but the wordiness might get to me.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so different, I mean who thought junk could even be possibly interesting. I'm indecisive...
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