Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros sharing the first paragraph or two of a book that I’m reading or plan to read soon
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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Prologue
December 20, 1037
Listen. Three miles deep in the forest just below Arnott’s Ridge, and you’re in silence so dense it’s like you’re wading through it. There’s no birdsong past dawn, not even in high summer, and especially not now, with the chill air so thick with moisture that it stills those few leaves clinging gamely to the branches. Among the oak and hickory nothing stirs: wild animals are deep underground, soft pelts intertwined in narrow caves or hollowed out hocks, and every few strides he staggers and snorts suspiciously, checking for loose flints and holes under the endless white. Only the narrow creek below moves confidently, it’s clear water murmuring and bubbling over the stony bed, headed down toward an endpoint nobody around here has ever seen.
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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes”
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I can’t imagine it being that quiet! Really pretty cover!
I thought birds were everywhere and you’d hear them singing!
love the cover too!
I am on the fence on this opening.
The synopsis is what drew me in Mystica.
I can’t wait to read this!
I’m only 1 1/2 hrs. into it, but I’m loving it. The narrator is great!
I like this author but, the writing in the intro seems way too descriptive . I do plan to try it.
The story isn’t that descriptive Diane. I think you’d really enjoy it.
I’ve enjoyed other books by this author and am planning to read this one.
Can’t wait to see what you think!
Sounds peaceful! I recognize the author’s name – I’ve probably read something from her before….
This is the first book I’ve read of hers. I’m really enjoying it.
I’ve never read this author but I’ve been wanting to try her. This sounds good.
So far it is Yvonne!
That’s quite the descriptive opening.
I agree!
Vicki, I like the descriptive opening. I read Me Before You a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I haven’t read that book yet.
Your description has me sold! I’d like to ready this.
It’s really good!
What a fabulous picture this author creates. Love the descriptions. Thanks for sharing.
The writing is very good and the narration is too.