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.
Europa Editions - 2017
Chapter One
"In case it's slipped your mind, Dear Sir, let me remind you: I am your wife. I know that this once pleased you and that now, suddenly, it chafes. I know you pretend that I don't exist, and that I never existed, because you don't want to look bad in front of the highbrow people you frequent. I know that leading an orderly life, having to come home in time for dinner, sleeping with me instead of whomever you want, makes you feel like an idiot. I know you're ashamed to say: look I was married on October 11th, 1962, at twenty-two, I said: I do in front of the priest in a church in the Stella neighborhood, and I did it for love, nothing forced me into it; look, I have certain responsibilities, and if you people don't know what it means to have responsibilities you're petty. I know, believe me, I know. But whether you like it or not, the fact remains, I am your wife and you are my husband. We've been married for twelve years--twelve years in October--and we have two children. Sandro, born in 1965, and Anna, born in 1969. Do I need to show you their birth certificates to shake some sense into you?"
Does this intro make you curious for more?
Please feel free to join in each Tuesday with your own "First Chapter, First Paragraph Intro" by linking your post from the book you are reading below.
Fascinating! I wonder what happened to lead up to that rant? LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the writing - one part from wife's POV and one part from husband's POV.
DeleteWell someone sounds more than a little angry - I wonder if it was a slow burn that got her to that point?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah!
DeleteMmm - that's telling him. Will it work though...?
ReplyDeleteWe shall see!
DeleteI am curious. Seems he has lost his memory, and I enjoy books with this theme for a plot.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying this one so far!
DeleteNice beginnings.
ReplyDeleteThanks , the writing is very good.
DeleteWhat a great opening paragraph! I'd read on for that alone, but I also love books published by Europa.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good one Catherine -- so far.
DeleteGood opening. It makes me curious enough to want to keep reading and find out the husband's side of the story. Kind of sad, so far.
ReplyDeleteooh, sounds like another great Europa book!
ReplyDeleteYes! I have read many great novels published by Europa, especially the Elena Ferrante quartet.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me very curious! Quite a bite, there!
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That is a great book beginning. It makes me want to know more about the relationship. I would read more.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely keep reading!! I'm intrigued and the writing seems to be quite good. Keep us posted!
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