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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

First Chapter, First Paragraph - The Power



I am linking up with Vicki @ I’d Rather Be At The Beach who hosts a meme every Tuesday to share the First Chapter First Paragraph or two of the book you are currently reading or plan to read soon.

The book I'm sharing today is one I'm currently doing a read/listen for a book group meeting next week.  Very much a 'female' speculative fiction book.  See what you think:



by Naomi Alderman

First Paragraph(s):

The men lock Roxy in the cupboard when they do it.  What they don't know is: she's been locked in that cupboard before.  When she's naughty, her mum puts her there.  Just for a few minutes.  Till she calms down.  Slowly, over the hours in there, she's worked the lock loose with a fingernail or a paperclip in the screws.  She could have taken that lock off any time she wanted.  But she didn't, because then her mum would have put a bolt on the outside.  It's enough for her to know, sitting in there in the dark, that if she really wanted to she could get out.  The knowledge is as good as freedom.
     So that's why they think they've locked her in, safe and sound.  But she still gets out.  That's how she sees it.

Blurb:

In THE POWER, the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power--they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets.

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Would you continue reading?  I'm about at the halfway point right now and becoming more absorbed as I go.  I wasn't drawn in so much for a while, but now...I'm in.  Think the discussion next week may be a good one.  I'm curious what others will think.  Have you read this book?

26 comments:

  1. This sounds like an intriguing story, but I think I'll wait until you share your final thoughts. Good to see you here, Kay!

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    1. It's intriguing and pretty weird all around. We'll see how the discussion goes.

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  2. I'm not sure on this one. It sounds like it could go real dark real fast. Though good for Roxy for figuring out how to pick the lock!

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    1. It is a bit dark, but it's also a bit sci-fi. Pretty strange.

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  3. Oh, yes, I'd keep reading! I'm immensely curious already.

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    1. I'll try to report in after I finish it.

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  4. It sounds interesting with a lot to discuss. Thanks for stopping by Girl Who Reads.

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    1. Yes, I think there will be a lot to discuss. Ha!

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    1. It's an odd book - very girl 'power', but also sci-fi-ish.

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  6. I'm curious, but unsure... think I'll wait for your verdict.

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    1. I'll try to report in after I finish it.

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  7. Thanks for reminding me about this book, Kay. It was on my radar for a while, and then got replaced by shinier, newer books.

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  8. I like the intro but it's not a book I would normally read.

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    1. No, it's not a book I'd normally read either.

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  9. I'm with Katherine P, this sounds like it could be so dark!

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  10. Interesting. The story sounds a little odd, but I'd probably keep reading.

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  11. This sounds intriguing. I'm curious what you'll think of this book, Kay.

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    1. I'll try to report in after I'm through.

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  12. I will be anxious to hear how you liked it. Sounds a little odd even for me. lol

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    1. Remind me to tell you about it. The Spicewood afternoon book group is discussing it on Tuesday. I'm curious how it will go.

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  13. The first paragraph is definitely intriguing. Can't wait to read your review!

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    1. I'll try to remember to do a post about the book group discussion.

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Thanks for stopping by! I am so happy to hear your thoughts and will respond as soon as I can. Happy Reading!