What is your favorite opening sentence from a classic novel (and why)?
I love the opening scene from I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith. Cassandra Mortmain tells us the story through her personal journal. The opening line, “I write this sitting in the kitchen sink” paints the perfect picture. She’s a young girl on the cusp of womanhood. She’s living this strange life in a dilapidated castle and from those opening paragraphs you’re completely hooked. Her strange family, the mysterious neighbors, the romance of the castle life with it’s drafty rooms and cups of tea, I just love it.
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11 comments:
Wonderful opening. I haven't read this book yet. YET ;)
I need to read this. I wonder if I have it on my list? I've got to check... thanks for the reminder!
Jennifer - It's such a lovely story!
Sarah - I didn't read it until 2010, but I think I'll have to re-read soon.
I must, I must, I must read this book!
Great opening line.
I keep seeing this novel pop up in different reading circles! Perhaps I should finally see what all the hoopla is about :P
I really enjoyed this book. It's a great coming of age novel and as you point out - it has a great opening too.
Lynn :D
Brona Joy - I really did love it!
Jason C. - You should! It's a sweet book.
Lynn - It's a classic coming-of-age story and a unique one too.
Well the opening line definitely made me curious about the book!
Here's my favorite opening line: http://surgabukuku.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/my-favorite-opening-line-the-classics-clubs-june-meme/
Melisa - I love the one you picked too!
I had to pick this too. Such a special book!
ahostofsparrows - It is, and that first line is fantastic!
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