Every Tuesday, Diane @ Bibliophile by the Sea
posts the opening paragraph (maybe two) of a book
she decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s).
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My selection this week is from a review book titled, "Irish Lady." I chose to read this one because it takes place in Ireland and it has the magical element of blending the past with the present...let's hope it is a good read!
Four centuries had passed and yet I had not forgotten the smell of charred wood nor the searing heat of a fire bent on destruction. I opened my eyes and saw the leap of flame against shadow, gutted dwellings, the silhouette of a church steeple outlined against an orange sky--an entire world engulfed in fire.
Would you continue reading this one
based on the opening paragraph?
Tough call - I love the cover and the title but it sounds like one of those weird (to me) undead books. I think I might give it a few more paragraphs.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great! I would definitely keep reading! :):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteThe intro really draws me in, and I'm curious about the fire. The cover is also very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'd keep reading - that opening paints quite a picture! Hope you're enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteI would even read it just from your blurb! :--)
ReplyDeleteYes, I would keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one. Hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading...in fact I may just start reading it! I think I have it on my nook!
ReplyDelete♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
Oh, I would definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteshe remembers four centuries? interesting. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about this one. It's not grabbing me right off the bat. I like the cover and the summary, so I'd probably read little bit more.
ReplyDeleteNot sure about this one although I probably wouldn't have picked it up just based on the cover cause it reminds me of a romancey type book.
ReplyDeleteO that's good. Makes me want to know about her/his past.
ReplyDeleteYep I'd keep reading, opening paragraph is intriguing and it's set in Ireland ~ enjoy!
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