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.
The Ninth Hour; Alice McDermott
Farrah, Straus & Giroux - 2017
These Short Dark Days
"FEBRUARY 3 WAS A DARK AND DARK DAY altogether: cold spitting rain in the morning and a low, steel-gray sky the rest of the afternoon.
At four, Jim convinced his wife to go out to do her shopping before full darkness fell. He closed the door on her with a gentle wave. His hair was thinning snd he was missing a canine on the right side, but he was nevertheless a handsome man who, at thirty-two, might still have passed for twenty. Heavy brows and deep-set, dark-lashed eyes that had been making women catch their breath since he was sixteen. Even if he had grown bald and toothless, as he seemed fated to do, the eyes would have served him long into old age."
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.
I was eyeing this book earlier. I am definitely curious. Why did he send her out shopping so late? What is he up to?
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as well. I do like this author.
DeleteThe Linky seems to be the one from last week.
ReplyDeleteHere's my link: https://bluemondaysnomore.wordpress.com/2017/11/27/rainy-day-excerpts-little-broken-things/
DeleteLaurel - so sorry, I just fixed it!
DeleteI like the description of Jim in that first paragraph. I'd like to read more.
ReplyDeleteSince Mister Linky isn't working, I'll leave my blog post's like here: http://joyfullyretired.com/2017/11/27/first-paragraph-code-name-verity/
Just fixed it Margot - sorry
DeleteThis definitely sounds intriguing - how do some men manage that when women never seem to? Here's my link for this week https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/first-chapter-first-paragraph-november-28/
ReplyDeleteCleo, that is so true - men grow distinguished looking as they age (some men) women get "old" LOL
DeleteI am curious - I have no idea where this is going to take me. I like that!
ReplyDeleteHaven't started it but heard good things.
DeleteI have this on my list. I like the opener!
ReplyDeleteMe too, looking forward to starting this one.
DeleteI think it's an interesting beginning. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever read a book where we find out that the husband is missing a canine tooth in the first chapter. A+ for originality!
ReplyDeleteLOL - me either!
DeleteHmm, not sure. I haven't read anything by McDermott. I may wait for your review. :)
ReplyDeleteLes I do like this author. Hoping this will be good.
DeleteI have never read this author. Is she good?
ReplyDeleteI do like her!
DeleteOh I adore Alice McDermott! I will be reading this.
ReplyDeleteOh great, I do like this author.
DeleteNot really, but it sure is well written!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a somewhat strange opening.
DeleteI haven't read Alice McDermott in a long time so I'd be curious to find out more about this one. Hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have to finish another book first Iliana.
DeleteI agree with Vicki...sounds suspicious. I don't think I have read any Alice McDermott. I better remedy that with this book. Thanks for the tease.
ReplyDeleteLOL - you are welcome Janet.
DeleteThe opening leaves me wondering what dark/bad thing will be happening.
ReplyDeleteI know, I sort of have that feeling as well.
DeleteI thought so as well, but, I will have to wait a bit before reading more , I have a time on my nightstand now LOL
ReplyDeleteMy first time on this meme, and I would check it out. Usually I read a review and am on it, especially if the author is one I like.
ReplyDeleteIt does make you wonder what he's up to, and as I like the author, would probably check it out.
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