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. (I actually started this book last night and I'm liking it a lot - it's that train wreck you can't quite look away from).
White Fur; Jardine Libaire
Crown - 2017
June 1987
"OUTSIDE THEIR MOTEL WINDOW, WYOMING IS LURID WITH SUNSET. A billboard for Winstons simmers on the horizon of highway as if the cigarettes might ignite in their box.
Standing rain has collected in the sagebrush close to the road, and heat makes a perfume from these puddles: herbal, medicinal, other-worldly.
Inside Room 186 of the Wagon Wheel Inn, Elise will be kneeling on the carpet, which is orange like a tangerine. Her hair is greasy and braided, and a name--tattooed in calligraphy on her neck--is visible. She keeps both hands on the shotgun--the muzzle is pressed into Jamey's breast."
Would you read more or pass on this one?
Feel free to join in by linking your INTRO Post below.
Wow,now I want to know why Elise has a gun on Jamey! I've been curious about this book.
ReplyDeleteThis book is a page-turner - graphic though.
DeleteYou had me at Wyoming. It might be gritty, but I love stories set in that state.
ReplyDeleteGritty, graphic and page turning!
DeleteWell that is an opening that has you leaping into the action - until I read those last words, I thought she'd be praying - totally wrong!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, these 2 characters are night and day. LOL
DeleteSounds like a train wreck alright!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, big time.
DeleteWhat an opening...I would definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure what to expect but quite addictive.
DeleteThat's quite an intro! Not sure this is for me though...
ReplyDeleteI picked this up on a whim and all I can say is WOW - quite gritty and I can't wait to see how it all plays out.
DeleteOh you definitely have my interest. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteVery different for sure.
DeleteSounds hot as blazes! Wonder what Jamey did.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a story.
DeleteI like the description of the location and am curious about the story!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good so far, if you don't mind explicit language.
DeleteYikes -- who could resist?
ReplyDeleteLOL exactly.
DeleteThat sounds pretty darn interesting!
ReplyDeleteNot for everyone for sure but, I'm liking it.
DeleteOh, my! This sounds like a gritty and graphic read!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, it's not a book everyone will like but, I want to know how it ends. I'm at the half way point now.
ReplyDeleteThat opening is a grabber.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite an intense opening! I would keep reading to know more.
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