Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book we are reading or plan to read soon. This one has been sitting on my shelves for over 15 years and, it has the loveliest jacket and the book itself is petite in size.
Prologue
"THE NEWER GRAVES lie full in the sun, beyond the shadow of the church and yew tree. Two of them are covered in plastic-wrapped flowers and raw earth; these graves won't have stones for a while yet, because they must wait for the earth to settle.
There are a lot of things you need to learn when someone dies, and you have to learn fast, from people who are paid to teach you. They come up with hushed, serious faces and ask questions. If you don't say anything right away, they just wait. It's their job. There were two of them standing there, noting down the requirements. One glanced at the other, and they gleamed with satisfaction at phrasing it all so well. But they were much too professional to smile."
What do you think - read more or pass?
I'm curious, but think I'd need to know a little more.
ReplyDeleteI started it last night, I like the writing.
DeleteOh, yes, I am intrigued! Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound different and so far I like it.
DeleteA disinterment? I'm definitely curious and would read at least long enough to figure out what the heck is going on here.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting so far and I like the writing.
DeleteIt is a pretty cover, but probably not for me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the jacket is so pretty, I love the cutouts you don't see this detail anymore.
DeleteA curious opening--I'd like to know more!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I picked an older book off my shelves - not that 26 years is that old :)
DeleteI have never heard of this one and I am busy opening Goodreads to see what it's about.Enticing opening for sure and I agree with you - such a lovely cover!
ReplyDeleteI recall picking this up at a library book sale and the jacket had caught my eye along with the catchy title. The book looked unread.
DeleteThis opening made me curious enough to go look this book up on Goodreads. :)
ReplyDeleteIt started out different but it has a bit of a mystery feel so far as well.
DeleteSounds really good and an interesting cover.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is different so far. I like it.
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