It's Tuesday . . . time for . . .
. . . First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros . . . now hosted by Yvonne at Socrates' Book Reviews, where bloggers share excerpts from a book they have read, are currently reading, or are planning to read.
Today I'm featuring Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. The excerpt shared is from a hardcover edition borrowed from the library.
First Chapter: Little America III, Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica
March 4, 1950
I was born to be a wanderer. I was shaped to the earth like a seabird to a wave. Some birds fly until they die. I have made a promise to myself: My last descent won't be the tumbling helpless kind but a sharp gannet plunge--a dive with intent, aimed at something deep in the sea.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
I had great hopes that I would find the time to read this meaty 589 page book before it was due back at the library. After all, I had placed a hold months before my name came up in the queue, and I was motivated to give it a go. But, alas, other reading and work obligations took priority, and because of the number of others waiting to read this novel, I couldn't renew it. Maybe it will become a fall or winter read . . .
What a great sounding book! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI want to try this as well but, I always tend to put the heftier books on the back burner unfortunately. I like the writing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it has potential. Like Diane, I tend to put the heftier books on the back burner too. I shouldn't do that but that's what ends up happening.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like it has potential and how frustrating that it had to go back to the library before you really had a chance to read it! I've had that happen a time or two. I hope you love it when you get it again.
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