I had the book requested when I started hearing about it, and was number 1 on the list. When I picked it up from the library, there was noone after me, so I was thinking that I might even be able to extend it, however when I checked the catalogue the other day I realise that there are now more than 20 people in the queue behind me, so no extensions.
Before she became the Girl from Nowhere - the One Who Walked In, the First and Last and Only, who lived a thousand years - she was just a little girl in Iowa, named Amy. Amy Harper Belafonte.
In addition, here is a video of Justin Cronin talking about writing The Passage:
Oh, I do like that opener...it makes me want to grab this book.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://laurelrainsnowswonderland.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/book-beginnings-on-friday-13/
That one is creepy! I've been seeing a lot about this book. I want to read some reviews. Is it scary?
ReplyDeleteHere is my opener on Rose City Reader.
I love that opening :)
ReplyDeleteIf you like, drop by my Book Beginning Friday :)
Heh, here's the hold county at my county,
ReplyDelete599 holds on first copy returned of 105 copies
Last I looked I was around 150 of those 599, but that's better than the 220 when I first placed my hold :)
My husband is reading this one right now. I hope to be right behind him!! I hope you end up enjoying it!!
ReplyDeleteThe hype is actually putting me off this book! Looking forward to your take on whether it is worth it or not...
ReplyDeleteLi, I know what you mean. That happens to me sometimes too.
ReplyDeleteZibilee, I hope your hubby and you both get to enjoy it. I love the idea that you would be able to talk to each other about a book that you have both read.
Misfit, we never get that many holds on a single item. The most I have ever seen is about 40, and that seems to take forever to get through, so I can't imagine having to wait for 200 odd people to read it before me.
Juju, I will be over to check out your Book Beginning a bit later in the weekend!
Rose City Reader and Laurel, I did think it was a very evocative opening sentence
I'm so interested in your thoughts on this one....
ReplyDeleteDying to know if it's worth the hype. Can you give us a hint?
ReplyDeleteHow funny, this was my opening sentence for Book Beginnings on Friday last week. Its a great book isn't it! Flags a bit in the middle, but otherwise really exciting
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing first line! I daresay I just added another book to my TBR list. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great opening line! I really need to start participating in this meme. Thanks for stopping by my mailbox.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the BDB, I just finished Vishous's story and although many reviewers have been critical of it, it was actually my favorite. But then, Vishous is my favorite Brother, so I'm biased!
I hadn't been planning on reading the Passage but I like the opening line. Enjoy your book. I'm reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best post apocalyptic novels I've ever read. A thoroughly enjoyable escape into another spin-off of our world.
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