Thursday, August 25, 2011

Book Beginnings on Friday: August 26, 2011

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!

This week I squeezed in a little bit of reading from a new book I got for my Nook: Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren. Here are the first lines:
We paused on our hike, panting and wiping our upper lips as our guide--the old Italian farmer who owned this land--chopped down a small sapling, clearing the overgrown trail. "Ecco, vedi," he said, pointing at the ground. See, here.
This beginning seems especially vivid to me. It makes me think of the times I've hiked and panted and sweated like that. And then it sparks my interest because the farmer has something for them to see. What is it? It is absolutely required that I read on to find out what they're looking for!

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.

Posted by Katy at 9:00 PM
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9 comments:

  1. Hi Katy,

    I love those opening couple of lines.
    I wonder just what it is that the people are supposed to be looking at, and why do they need a guide with them?

    I sneaked a peek at the synopsis, so I do know a little more!!!

    This book sounds fantastic, I really shall be giving it a try, as I am sure that it is a story I shall enjoy a lot. I quite like the cover art too.

    Thanks for the introduction to a geat new book, and of course for hosting the meme. Have a great weekend.

    Yvonne

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  2. These first few lines really are vivid! I immediately had a picture of this scene in my mind.
    I look forward to hearing what you think of it.

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  3. Great beginning! I love excerpts that "show us" the scene.

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  4. I believe that this is a very good, intriguing beginning. See here! See what? Good intro.

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  5. This does sound an interesting book!

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  6. Wonder what it is they're supposed to be seeing?

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  7. That's a good beginning, it really sparks my curiosity.

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  8. That's a great opening passage. We know they are in Italy, with locals, but they are probably not Italian. It sets the scene so quickly.

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  9. Ah yes, I know only too well that huffing, puffing, panting feeling when you start off on a hike - especially when it's a guided one and you're trying to keep up! How guides can walk and talk I do not know.
    Great beginning!!

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