BOOK BEGINNINGS ON FRIDAYS
THANKS FOR JOINING ME ON FRIDAYS FOR BOOK BEGINNING FUN!
THANKS FOR JOINING ME ON FRIDAYS FOR BOOK BEGINNING FUN!
MY BOOK BEGINNING
Her right hand resting on the heavy brass handle, Ingrid Bassen shook her head and sighed.
-- Burying Leo by Helga Gruendler-Schierloh. After a sexual assault, Ingrid flees Germany, hoping to bury the trauma of her past and start a new life in America.
Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author’s name.
EARLY BIRDS & SLOWPOKES: This weekly post goes up Thursday evening for those who like to get their posts up and linked early on. But feel free to add a link all week.
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TIE IN: The Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice is a natural tie in with this event and there is a lot of cross over, so many people combine the two. The idea is to post a teaser from page 56 of the book you are reading and share a link to your post. Find details and the Linky for your Friday 56 post on Freda’s Voice.
YOUR BOOK BEGINNING
I like the sound of this one!
ReplyDeleteYou can feel the heaviness in the opening lines. But I agree with Laurel-Rain, it sounds good. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteI wonder whether the 'Leo' in question, is her husband or her attacker.
ReplyDeleteSimilarly, is the opening line, before or after Ingrid's assault.
It sounds as though Ingrid has a very heavy heart as she either enters or leaves the room.
Intriguing 'First Lines' which set a mood, yet give nothing away.
Happy Reading :)
Yvonne
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I love the cover. It sounds great! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat opening promising a lot. A wonderful cover as well.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it could be an emotional read. The intro grabs you right in.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
That cover looks so cool and from that line I'd like to know more.
ReplyDeleteI sense a good story after reading the first line.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing. Who's Leo? Why the sigh? This week I have Murder, She Reported by Peg Cochran - a nice historical mystery. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI love your book choices! This one is especially interesting. The cover and title alone make me curious.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend with a well-earned rest, and a few good books!! With your job, you deserve it :)
Luv Sassy x
Love of the opening line. It conveys a lot of emotion. See what I'm featuring at Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteSounds like an emotional story. I hope you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteRunning from the past, does it ever work? I like the plot of this one. I'm concentrating on the past and memories but not running. Acceptance.
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