Tuesday, March 13, 2018

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Lucky Us; Amy Bloom


Every Tuesday Vicki @ I'd Rather Be at the Beach now hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where readers share the first paragraph, maybe two, of a book that they are reading or plan to read soon. This week's book is our book group selection for March.
Lucky Us; Amy Bloom
Random House - 2016

Part One
1939-1943

I'd Know You Anywhere

"MY FATHERS WIFE DIED. MY MOTHER SAID WE SHOULD DRIVE down to his place and see what might be in it for us.

She tapped my nose with her grapefruit spoon. It's like this, she said.  Your father loves us more, but he's got another family, a wife, and a girl a little older than you.  Her family had all the money. Wipe your face."


Based on the intro, would you read more or pass on this one?
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13 comments:

  1. Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comMarch 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Diane!

    I do like the way the mum is a bit too harsh... straight to the point, as in - it's a great way to hook the reader. She's not taking any stick!

    Here's mine: The Third Victim by Phillip Margolin http://bit.ly/2Gq9fVa

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  2. IlianaMarch 13, 2018 at 4:18 PM

    Oh boy now that is going to make for an interesting family reunion! Definitely would keep reading!

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  3. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 13, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    The opening doesn't grab me, and I've had mixed results reading Bloom's books. I would probably give this one a pass. Hope you enjoy it, though.

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  4. MargotMarch 13, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    I like it primarily because its promising some good family drama. Maybe a little snarky? Enjoy, Diane.

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  5. Brian's Home BlogMarch 13, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    Nope, that one didn't grab me either, they sound weird.

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  6. Les in OregonMarch 13, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    I've never read Amy Bloom, but this sounds intriguing! I'd keep reading.

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 13, 2018 at 9:20 PM

    I have this book, but somehow just couldn't connect with the characters. I hope you are enjoying it...and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  8. KayMarch 13, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    I think that intro sounds interesting, but I also think I'd be annoyed with the mother. So, I'd likely pass.

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  9. KMarch 14, 2018 at 6:06 AM

    The intro sounds quite strange, it would prompt me to read on though!

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  10. JoMarch 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    I think I would skip this, sorry!!
    https://justmeandmyblogreviews.blogspot.com/2018/03/just-me-and-my-blog-reviews-win-it.html

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  11. Lit·Wit·Wine·DineMarch 14, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    I like it! I'd keep reading,

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  12. Judy KruegerMarch 14, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    I have read this one. I loved it! I love all of Amy Bloom's books. She is rather unique.

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  13. LisaMarch 17, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    I did read this one and really enjoyed it.

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