Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph(s) of a book that they are reading or plan to read.
The Dutch House; Ann Patchett
Harper Audio - 2019
Part 1 - Chapter 1
The first time our father brought Andrea to the Dutch House, Sandy, our housekeeper, came to my sister's room and told us to come downstairs. "Your father has a friend he wants you to meet," she said.
"Is it a work friend?" Maeve asked. She was older and so had a more complex understanding of friendship.
(the audio is narrated by Tom Hanks and his
voice makes this story just wonderful so far)
Any plans to read this one? What about that intro?
Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteSo good!
DeleteI'm wondering who the friend is already ;) And why it's called the 'Dutch' house.... Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI don't want to spoil it but, better she never set foot in the house LOL
DeleteThat wasn't overly exciting.
ReplyDeleteIt's very good though!
DeleteI'll be reading this one soon for a book club discussion. I hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteHope the group likes it; I love her style.
DeleteI like the intro
ReplyDeleteYes, it made me curious as well.
DeleteI have this one on my Kindle, and I can see that I must start reading it soon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it. I'm liking it a lot.
DeleteJust last night I arranged to borrow this from a friend. We are both faithful Ann Patcehtt fans.
ReplyDeleteYou'll love it - I'm guessing!
DeleteI hope to read this soon but may have to wait awhile. The library hold says it should be available in 15 weeks! Egads.
ReplyDeleteShe is popular so I understand the long list waiting.
DeleteI like Ann Patchett, so this was already on my list. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one. :)
ReplyDeleteAlmost done; I've so enjoyed this one.
DeleteI haven't read anything by Ann Patchett, but this one looks like something I'd enjoy. I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteSo talented; I've read all of her books.
DeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read (or listen to) this. I haven't read anything by Ann Patchett yet.
She's very talented, I've read all of her books.
DeleteI bet Tom Hanks is great as the narrator. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous - I hope he does more audio narrations in the future.
DeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteI have this one sitting in my reading pile. Must get to it very soon. I'm so glad you're liking it so far.
It's so good!
DeleteI just brought this one home from the library on Friday but haven't started reading it yet. I hear lots of good things about it.
ReplyDeleteSam, Hope you'll enjoy it, I'm almost done and love the story.
DeleteWell, if it's read by Tom Hanks, I'm sold!!
ReplyDeleteLes, he reads the part as if he were the main character - so good.
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