I was blown away by Hunger Games and there was no such thing as middle-book-syndrome for Catching Fire which ended with one heck of a bang. I've been anxiously awaiting this third and final book and here's the first line:
I stare down at my shoes, watching as a fine layer of ash settles on the worn leather.I like this beginning because it is full of possibilities. That ash could come from anything - fire, cigarette, volcano, cremated remains, etc. And is the ash a good thing or a bad thing?
But mostly I like this beginning because I know what happened at the end of the last book and with this first line I know exactly where she is and why and I can't wait to read more!
This is certainly a popular series! I haven't read any of the books, but this opener is very tantalizing...
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://laurelrainsnowswonderland.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/friday-memes-56-and-book-beginnings-2/
Great beginning! Here is my 56; http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/08/friday-56_27.html
ReplyDeleteInteresting beginning! Thanks for stopping by mine.
ReplyDeleteAn ominous opening -- I like when the next book of a series picks up where the last one ended.
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I can't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteIts a good opener. I hear a lot of goof things about this series and I hope I get to read them soon
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of this series. This line intrigued me though!
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I haven't read any of this series but I do like the idea of the first line connecting to the previous book.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it.