Every Tuesday First Chapter, First Paragraph/Intros is hosted by Vicky of I’d Rather Be at the Beach sharing the first paragraph or two of a book she’s reading or plans to read soon.
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by The Purple Booker. Post two sentences from somewhere in a book you’re reading. No spoilers, please! List the author and book title too.
My first paragraph this week is from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, which I’m currently reading. It’s one of my TBRs.
It begins:
April 9, 1995 – The Oregon Coast
If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are. Today’s young people want to know everything about everyone. They think that talking about a problem will solve it. I come from a quieter generation. We understand the value of forgetting, the lure of reinvention.
Beginning in 1995 this novel moves back in time to the start of the Second World War to France.
Here is a teaser from page 88:
Vianne’s anger dissolved; without it, she felt inexpressibly tired. This essential difference had always been between them. Vianne the rule follower and Isabelle the rebel. Even in girlhood, in grief, they had expressed their emotions differently.
Blurb:
Despite their differences, sisters Vianne and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Vianne is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight and Vianne finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her.
As the war progresses, the sisters’ relationship and strength is tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Vianne and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions.
I’ve read nearly half the book so far and am really enjoying it, but I’m not sure yet about the identity of the narrator in the opening chapter – which sister is it? I keep changing my mind about it. Please don’t tell me if you know – that would be a such a spoiler …
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I loved this book and do know which sister it is – enjoy the discovery 😊
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I’m glad you loved it – and thanks for not telling me. 🙂
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This sounds great, Margaret (I admit I’ve not read it). I really do like those stories that have threads in the past and in the present. I look forward to your full review when you get to it.
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I’ve heard so many great things about this book and will probably read it at some point.
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I also have heard many, many good things about this book. Have not read it yet, so don’t know which sister is speaking. I have a copy and hope to get to it this year perhaps. Enjoy, Margaret!
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I loved this book! Great choice as it’s got a terrific opening.
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Great excerpts! I loved this book…so many rich layers to enjoy. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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This book is one of my favorites from the past few years. I still think about the characters. I’m glad you’re enjoying it and, no, I won’t spoil it by telling you which sister it is.
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I’d keep reading, at least a bit more, and then decide.
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Probably not something I’d read, but I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
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Everyone who has read this seemed to have enjoyed it. I’d read more – pretty cover too.
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This sounds like a fascinating story. I’ve been reading quite a few books set in World War II lately. I’ll add this one to my TBR list.
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Loved this book.
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I’ve seen this book talked about a lot but don’t think it is one for me. I hope you find out who the narrator is. Today I have Murder in Bloomsbury by D. M. Quincy. Happy reading!
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Hi. I’m glad i found your blog. I like the way your write reviews. The book is also great and it was a pleasure for me o read it. I recomment to read also http://bookaride.net/book/981816599/the-martian . Thumbs up.
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