It was inevitable: the scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love.
That is my favorite first line of a novel. It's not my favorite novel, but that opening sentence is just perfection. I didn't realize it until after I'd finished the book, but it so succinctly summarizes the whole work that even now it astounds me.
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That's also in my "to read" pile.
I think that is the hardest part about writing your own book, the opening line. I have complete other chapters written, but the opening sentence alludes me.
That is a great opening line....so, have you seen the movie??
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