Friday Firsts (10.02.09)
October 2, 2009
The first line can make or break a reader’s interest. Just how well did the author pull you in to the story with their first sentence? To participate in this weekly book meme is extremely easy. Head to Well-Read Reviews for full details.
I missed Friday Firsts last week, but I’m back this week with a classic. Here’s the first line from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Ha! How could you not want to continue reading with an opener like that?
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One of the most famous first lines ever! I hope you enjoy it.
No fair. Are you really reading that this week? I was planning on posting the opening to Pride and Prejudice on my blog this month. Best Opening Passage Nominee #??.
Yes, I am reading it! And for the very first time :)
Can there be too many P&P posts? I’m thinking no.
I am in the mood for this one one now ; ).
Here’s mine:
http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/10/friday-firsts.html#atssh-myspace
One of the best opening lines of all time! <3 P&P
LOL I would like to know who came to that assumption? You think he would just want.. wives? :)
I love that book!
A classic opening line! Love it! :)