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.
That's also in my "to read" pile.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great opening line....so, have you seen the movie??
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