Tuesday, July 10, 2018

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Tin Man; Sarah Winman




Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where  readers post the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book that they are reading or plan to read. 


Tin Man; Sarah Winman
GP Putnam - 2017

1950

"All Dora Judd ever told anyone about that night three weeks before Christmas was that she won the painting in a raffle.

She remembered being out in the back garden, as lights from the Crowley Car Plant spilled across the darkening sky, smoking her last cigarette, thinking there must be more to life."

This book is just 213 pages and, although I've only read a few pages, I'm really enjoying the writing. What do you think, pass or read more.

30 comments:

  1. This sounds lovely and that opening makes me want to know what isn’t being said.

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  2. I'm hoping to read it later this summer...and I like the opening!

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    1. It is one of those that will be a quick read once I have a few hours to spare. I hope you will like it.

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  3. I would read further. Happy Reading!

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  4. I've been noticing this book...and I'm really curious. Great excerpt! Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. I just started it and need a few hours to finish since it's not too long.

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  5. Good pick. I've got this one in my reading queue, and I hope you enjoy it!

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  6. Very intriguing opening sentence. I would keep reading.

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  7. I like that opener. Something about it is very appealing. Maybe it's the time period. I'm off to check the library. Thanks Diane.

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    1. Margot, I do hope you can read this one - 2 time periods and great writing.

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  8. I've had this on my TBR list since it first came out. Sounds like it may be a winner!

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    1. I hope you will like it and, I love that it's a short one as well.

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  9. I'm glad you're enjoying this book!

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  10. This book has been on my wishlist for a while.

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  11. A good beginning. I am intrigued.

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  12. Sounds good. I put it on my wishlist.

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  13. Yes, I'd definitely want to keep reading. What genre is this...or did I miss that?

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  14. Enticing opening! I'd read more.

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