How to participate: Share the first line (or two) of the book you are currently reading on your blog or in the comments. Include the title and the author so we know what you're reading. Then, if you would like, let us know what your first impressions were based on that first line, and let us know if you liked or did not like the sentence. The link-up will be at A Few More Pages every Friday and will be open for the entire week.
Thanks to Becky at Page Turners for starting this meme and to Rose City Reader for inspiring it!
'Edith!' said Margaret, gently, 'Edith!'
But, as Margaret half suspected, Edith had fallen asleep. She lay curled up on the sofa in the back drawing-room in Harley Street, looking very lovely in her white muslin and blue ribbons.
But, as Margaret half suspected, Edith had fallen asleep. She lay curled up on the sofa in the back drawing-room in Harley Street, looking very lovely in her white muslin and blue ribbons.
I admit, this beginning isn't exactly gripping. I was curious about who Edith was, but I definitely did not fall in love with the book based on the beginning. I'm probably about a quarter of the way through and I am loving it now--wishing I could find a quiet corner to read in for a few hours until I finish the book.
So, what is the first line of your current read, and how did you like it? Please leave the link to your specific post, not just to the front page of your blog.
Hi Katy,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's Friday again, where does the time go to?
I must admit that I am quite remiss when it comes to the classics. I really would like to read them, but something else always comes along, that grabs my attention more. I guess if I was on a desert island, that would be a good place to have a few classics to hand! when I couldn't get distracted!!
My first lines this week, are from an altogether more fast paced crime novel, by a South African author, whose work I enjoy reading.
http://www.fiction-books.biz/first-lines/first-lines-thirteen-hours-by-deon-meyer/
The beginning does make me curious about who Edith is, though. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm another one who's quite remiss when it comes to classics - the style of writing always seems to put me off. Well, how I imagine the style of writing to me... but this opening reads really nicely so I may have to put my hesitations aside and get to grips with such books!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a readable classic (more enjoyable than Oliver Twist, anyway). I saw the BBC adaptation of North and South and loved it, which turned me on to finding a copy of the book to enjoy as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI tired to join but the link insisted that the url was not the direct link to my post. how it know, but actually it is on my home page which i gave the link to but it beg to differ. maybe i will try next week.
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
ReplyDeleteThis books does sound interesting. Makes you wonder what's going on that she fell asleep. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
Actually I quite like this beginning, not exactly exciting, but it would make me wanting to read on.
ReplyDeleteHi Sidne,
ReplyDeleteSince we don't all visit on Friday I prefer the link to the specific post. That way if we can't all make it on the day you post your book beginning, we can find it easily.
You can get the direct link to your post by clicking on the title of your post, which will take you to that specific post and will list the specific URL in the address bar.
A quiet corner for reading is always a good idea!
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