It's Tuesday . . . time for . . .
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, now hosted by Vicki at I'd Rather Be At The Beach, where bloggers post the first paragraph(s) of a book they are currently reading or planning to read sometime soon.
Today I'm featuring an upcoming read, Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd. The
excerpt shared is from the hardcover copy I borrowed from the library.
Chapter 1
He has a curious way of moving through his rubbish. He leans into it, skimming down the corridors like a fearless biker on a hairpin bend. He gallops and vaults through the valleys and hills, canters and bobs through the outcrops and gorges of his improbable hoardings. Now and then he stops to climb over an obstacle, folding his long legs like picnic chairs. And all the while his chin juts up and out, and his body hangs beneath it, as if his grizzled jaw is wired to an invisible puppeteer. And all the while the backs of his big gnarly hands brush over the surfaces. For a tall man and an old man he can shift himself when he wants to.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
I am quite taken by the descriptive language of the first paragraph, which makes me want to continue reading on. I am curious about the character that has been introduced.
This
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph post was originally composed and/or
compiled and published by Catherine for the blog, bookclublibrarian.com.
It cannot be republished without attribution. Sharing this original
post on Twitter, Google+ and/or other blogs with appropriate recognition
is appreciated.
I'm with you - that is beautiful writing. Makes me want to keep going.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing - he's a hoarder, yes? This opening has the feel of a fairy tale and a bit gothic too. I'll be interested to see your review when you've finished the book.
ReplyDeleteMargaret @ BooksPlease
That's an interesting opening, I love the description! I hope you enjoy it. Here's mine this week: https://myendlessshelf.weebly.com/home/tell-me-something-tuesday-long-series-first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday-intros
ReplyDeleteFrom that intro I get a good, but odd, vision of this individual. I like the writing so I'd read more. Here is my pick --http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2018/08/first-chapter-first-paragraph-tuesday_14.html
ReplyDeleteI love the cover. I'm not sure about the opening paragraph. I'm just not feeling it. See what I'm featuring at Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteI was going to comment that he seems like a hoarder, but others have said the same. I agree that the paragraph is very descriptive. You can really see the old man. What comes next I wonder?
ReplyDeleteThe language is descriptive. I'm curious about this one. I'll be waiting to read what you think of it. This week I am featuring A Study in Death by Anna Lee Huber. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI love how the opening lines show us the character and his surroundings. I am drawn to books about hoarding...there are so many interesting underlying issues. I've been wanting to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
Yes, I do like the language too, do hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued enough to continue reading.
ReplyDeleteElaborate writing - it does make me curious about how it's going to continue...
ReplyDeleteHere's my Tuesday post link! ;-)
I'm definitely curious. The writing is so descriptive that I feel like it could be really great or start feeling a bit long winded.
ReplyDelete