Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea posts the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book she decided to read based on the opening. Feel free to grab the banner and play along.
My opening comes from Little Girl Gone by Alexandra Burt
Blurb
A baby goes missing. But does her mother want her back?
When Estelle’s baby daughter is taken from her cot, she doesn’t report her missing. Days later, Estelle is found in a wrecked car, with a wound to her head and no memory.
Estelle knows she holds the key to what happened that night – but what she doesn’t know is whether she was responsible… Amazon
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First Chapter ~ First Paragraph ~ Intro
Chapter 1
‘Mrs Paradise?’
A voice sounds out of nowhere. My thoughts are sluggish as if I’m running under water. I try and try but I’m not getting anywhere.
‘Not stable. Eighty over sixty. And falling.’
Oh God, I’m still alive.
I move my legs, they respond, barely, but they respond. Light prowls its way into my eyes. I hear dogs barking, high pitched. They pant, their tags clatter.
‘You’ve been in a car accident.’
My face is numb, my thoughts vague, like dusty boxes in obscure and dark attic spaces. I know immediately something is amiss.
Do you want to know more? Or perhaps you’ve already read this book?
Please leave your thoughts and links in the comments box below
Cleopatra Loves Books 
On the basis of just that paragraph then no I wouldn’t read on. It doesn’t sound that different to zillions pf other books. But when combined with the blurb I see there is potential for something very interesting.
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Yes once again I’ve picked a book with a bit of a random starting point – so far it is interesting though which is good!
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I prefer the blurb to the first paragraph so I would probably read on to see what happens. I admit to hovering over the button on NetGalley but held back as I’m overwhelmed.
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I read your post earlier – I’ve not requested much at all lately and I have to admit it is good to be able to read some of my own books for a change – hope you get back to a better place.
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Ooh this sounds interesting! I do agree with Rebecca that the blurb is more intriguing than the first paragraph, but I’d give it the benefit of the doubt and keep reading a bit! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have a great week!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
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Thanks for visiting – it is very good so far!
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This does sound interesting but I, too, prefer the blurb to the opening paragraph. I might give it a few more pages and see if the writing grabs me.
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It wasn’t the best of openings that I’ve had… it is a good read though, so far!
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Thanks for sharing this, Cleo. I’m honestly not sure I’d read the book, as I think the ‘abducted child’ theme has been done. And done. But I do like the idea of the slow reveal of just what did happen that night. I’ll be interested in what you thought of it when you’ve finished.
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I am enjoying this one, especially as it deals with the loss of memory (another one!) which I find fascinating… I will keep you posted 🙂
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I don’t care for baby goes missing stories — too sad even though it’s just fiction. I hope you like this one.
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Thank you Diane
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Yes, you probably know that I’d read on. I like the inclusion of the newspaper article. I always love books that include extra things – emails, pictures, tweets, whatever.
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Me too 🙂
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I absolutely want to know more…that intro and synopsis hooked me.
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🙂 It is gripping!
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I remember this from earlier this week on your blog and I want to read it. Sounds good!
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Yes, my reading is progressing slowly at the moment 😦
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I think you have me beat still!
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I am drawn to this book….and I love stories about missing children, amnesia, and other memory issues. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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Thank you – as you know I’m intrigued by memory loss too.
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This does sound intriguing! I like the opening, the way the narrator describes how she’s feeling, and the blurb has me wanting to know more.
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It is all very mysterious 😉 thank you for visiting.
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FPPT!!! No!!! 😉
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I’m wondering why she’s hearing dogs in the background, and I want to know where she is. I’d keep reading to find out what happened.
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Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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Thank you for visiting – it is all very mysterious 🙂
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