Every Tuesday Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, sharing the first paragraph or (a few) of a book she’s reading or thinking about reading soon.
I bought a secondhand copy of this book I bought a few weeks ago and am looking forward to reading it. It’s The Drowning by Camilla Lackberg, a Swedish author whose books I keep seeing on other book blogs.
The Drowning begins:
He had known that sooner or later it would come to light again. Something like that was impossible to hide. Every word had led him closer to what was unnameable and appalling. what he had been trying for so many years to repress.
Now escape was no longer an option. He felt the morning air fill his lungs as he walked as fast as he could. His heart was pounding in his chest. He didn’t want to go there, but he had to. If someone was there, he would have to speak. If nobody was there he would continue on his way to work, as if nothing had happened.
This is a good opening that makes me want to read on, but I do have resevations after reading the Guardian blurb on the back cover – ‘Expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’. I don’t like horror – maybe I won’t be able to finish this book?
I love these books — have read the first two — and can’t wait to get to get to more in the series.
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That’s good to know, Beth.
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I’d keep reading, it has gotten my interest, Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for joining us this week; I appreciate it.
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I’m definitely going to start reading it and see if there really is some ‘blood-curdling horror’.
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I don’t particularly like horror either. (Don’t want to have bad dreams!) I agree, it is a good opening. If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy it.
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Hmm, I don’t like horror either, but the opening has made me curious. Think I’ll wait and see how you fare 😉
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Wow, my heart is pounding after reading this…I would definitely want to know more!
Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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The introduction really drew me in, so I would keep reading. Here’s my Tuesday post, from one of the books I’m currently reading:
http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/06/first-chapter-first-paragraph-16-and.html
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It’s a very promising start. I’m unfamiliar with this author, but this intro has me curious. I’ll be adding this one to my wish list.
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the opening certainly captured my attention. kelley€”the road goes ever ever on
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I would keep reading. I have one of her books on my stack, found out it was part of a series so I want to get the first book.
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Oh jump in and experience it, I never really believe the back of covers.
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Very enticing, Margaret! Not so sure about horror either, but then murder is horrific.
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Margaret – Oh, I’m glad you’ve started reading this. It’s part of a series I like very much. And honestly, I wouldn’t say that it’s horror at all. I find these books don’t get gratuitous at all.
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Since I don’t pay much attention to blurbs on book covers, I’m curious enough to read it. I only respect the opinions of people I know and trust – like the book bloggers I follow, including you.
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I’m sorry to say I have heard of these books. But, I like the opening. I look forward to seeing what you think about it.
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