First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday is hosted by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea – it’s is a weekly meme where you share the first paragraph (or two) from a book you are considering reading.
The themes of Bronwen Hruska’s novel, Accelerated, sound intriguing – kids geared for high academic achievement, competitive parents in NYC and medicating children that aren’t ‘behaving’.
“Sean Benning had put in his time. He couldn’t risk being caught in another conversation about ERB percentiles and afterschool activities that cost more than he made in a month. Forty-five minutes was his limit. He downed the dregs of his second gin and tonic before ditching the glass on a mirrored tabletop, all the while clutching his jacket in the other hand. He cast a longing look at the front door, which glowed like a vision through a sudden parting in the overdressed crowd. He allowed himself to be pulled toward it, his pulse slowing with the knowledge that he’d be out soon.”
What’s most intriguing is how this book divides Goodreads readers. So, buy it or bin it?
I’d read this one just because of the controversy. I liked the reviewer that criticized the lack of citations – it is fiction, it doesn’t really need citations.
I like a bit of controversy! Are you going to write a review?
I should clarify that I would read it for the controversy. I haven’t read it yet. It sounds like genre fiction masquerading as lit-fic.
I’m not familiar with this on and I actually like the intro and would keep reading. Off to learn more about this one. Thanks for joining us this week.
The themes alone would draw me in, and I like the language of this intro. Thanks for sharing…and yes, I’m in!
Here’s MY TUESDAY MEMES POST
Good choice. I would definitely read on. Here’s my Tuesday selection:
http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/03/first-chapter-first-paragraph-6-and.html
I probably wouldn’t read it. I hate preachy books. Here’s Mine
I’ve been on the fence — the first paragraph is good!