Tuesday, November 29, 2011

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros ~ The Darlings by Christina Alger

 
Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile by the sea posts the opening paragraph (maybe two) of a book she decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s). Feel free to grab the banner and play along.   I like this meme and decided to play along with her this week. The Darlings will be published in February of 2012. The following is from an ARC I received from Viking.


"Paul slipped in through the side door just as the applause was ending. He stood at the edge of the ballroom until the clapping faded and the music started up again. His wife, Merrill, was up front near the stage. She looked on as a photographer snapped pictures of his mother, Ines, the gala's chairperson. Around him, partygoers wafted from table to table; a giant amoebic mass, shimmering in the incandescent light of a thousand cocktail glasses and candles. As Paul wended his way toward his wife, he caught a couple of cold stares tossed in his direction. His hand shot reflexively to the knot of his tie, atraightening it. It was one of his favorite ties; part of what Merrill called the "first-string rotation" in his closet. he felt good in it, usually. Tonight, amid the sea of tuxedos, it felt woefully inadequate. He kept his eyes trained on his wife and tried, without luck, to recall the name of Ines's charity."


The first paragraph really set the scene for me and I could picture it easily. What do you think? Would you continue reading or say pffft and toss it aside?

11 comments:

  1. Oh, I would definitely keep reading. Can't wait to hear what you think!

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  2. I would also keep reading this one. It sounds great, and the opening scene reminds me a bit of Revolutionary Road. Great snippet today!

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  3. I think he needs to buy a nice tux!

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  4. I like the beginning--and the cover. I see it is snowing at your place there in Florida. The penguins must be happy :)

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  5. Oh I would definitely keep reading this one, Kaye! Such a wonderful choice you've made here. I look forward to your thoughts about this book!

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  6. Not sure if I would read it but it does set the mood effectively.

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  7. I love the whole picture that this created in my mind...I would continue on!

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  8. I would definitely keep reading; it sounds intriguing. I'm picturing a man who is clearly out of his league at this function??

    Thanks for joining in Kaye. I'll be looking for your review.

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  9. I would continue on too. Gotta love a guy who forgoes the tux at a formal affair!

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  10. Very good start but it's just wetting my appetite. I would like to keep going.

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