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!
Golconda, India, 1653
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier winced as the soldier chopped off the man's hand. The thief shrieked and dropped to the ground, clutching the bloodied stump to his chest.
Quite an eventful (and violent) start to a book! This is a novel about an attempted heist of the Hope Diamond, set in the modern-day. I'm really enjoying it so far! There's a nice mix of historical background on the diamond mixed in with the contemporary storyline. This history geek approves!
What is/are the first line(s) of your current read, and what are your thoughts so far? Please leave the link to your specific post, not just to the front page of your blog.
A heist of the Hope Diamond? Sounds like a great setting for a mystery! Enjoy
ReplyDeleteHi Katy,
ReplyDeleteFirst lines that would definitely keep me reading on, together with an intriguing synopsis.
I have read a book very similar to this one, called 'The Art Thief' and have been looking for something with that same attraction to it ever since, this one is already added to my reading list as a great candidate.
Hope that you have a Very Happy New Year.
Yvonne
How awful! Sounds interesting though!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. I have this one on my Kindle. It starts off really exciting, doesn't it?? Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteYikes! The images in that scene! Thanks for sharing, and now I'm tempted.
ReplyDeleteEeeeyikes! No, really, I love it. :) And the history geek's approval is an excellent sign!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm feeling faint-hearted at the prospect of reading this one. I might not ever graduate from children's books! :=) Happy New Year Katy!
ReplyDeleteMy! That certainly grabs your attention!
ReplyDeleteHave a great New Year!
Makes me cringe.
ReplyDeleteAnn