What book have you read that has had the best beginning...?
2007-06-09 22:43:35 · 17 answers · asked by The Unknown Soldier 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Some authors that spring to mind are:
Stephen King - some books more than others, Jake Arnott - The Long Firm, Marian Keyes (Sushi for Beginners was a struggle) & Ethan Hawke.
It's not the first page that grabs me I think it's writing style of the author more than anything else. I haven't finished a book written by either Virginia Woolf or Martina Cole.
2007-06-10 05:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by bambam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When reading the first page of a book I look for passion. Not romantic stuff, just literary passion that jumps off the page. Something that makes me subconsciously turn the page. The best first page of a book has to be Heart Of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Read it, you'll no doubt agree.
2007-06-15 07:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Stormy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I'm choosing a book (mostly nonfiction) at a bookstore, I browse through the index, pick a chapter I feel intrigued the most and read a few lines (to see if I like its writing style). I use Amazon a lot as I can read reviews and search for other references regarding similar topics at ease.
When actually starting to read the book, wit, un-repetitiveness, intelligibility, and lucid explanations are important to me. On the other hand, too much of scathing, teasing, or judgmental lines make it hard for me to continue.
Books that intrigued me instantly-
"50 Facts that Should Change the World" Jessica Williams
Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson
2007-06-14 03:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by kay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really look for anything in the first page of a good book, I feel something in the first pages that leaves me curious and needs to read on.
I am rather hooked on books by Patricia cornwell at the moment. Following the footsteps of Dr Kay Scarpetta, Virginia`s Chief Medical Examiner and consulting forensic pathologist. Give them a try, you will either love her books or not.
2007-06-10 15:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lozenge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many, lol....but, I would have to say the best opening to a book would be in "The Eye of The World". Trust me it was so good of an opening, there was no going back. I've went on to read the other10 epics, yes, 10, and am eagerly awaiting the 12th and final book I hope, of the series.
2007-06-16 19:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Endymion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The front page that tells my that I should return the library book by such & such a date.
When I get into the text, then the likes of the late Douglas Adams, and Terry Pritchard, set me away captivated by the first paragraph.
That is how to write !
Bob
2007-06-10 08:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always read the last page first, any of anne rice's books seem to have good beginings. some books start off slow then pick up and others are rubbish from start to finish.
2007-06-15 06:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by sharon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like a nice 'different' use of language and love the way words are used in Written on the body by Jeanette Winterson.
2007-06-11 13:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by katewearsconran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An idea worth of discussing trough an entire book.
2007-06-14 08:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by leomcholwer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit of comedy. I like something to make me laugh. putting the characters in funny situations to start with always grabs my attenion
2007-06-17 16:49:19 · answer #10 · answered by tootnuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋