More than just the words on page 1 - ....

For me the first section, - whether it be an Author's Introduction, a Prologue, or a plain and simple 'First Chapter', - always carries the future of the book on it's shoulders.   I usually determine whether I like the book within that first fragile segment....

So, how is The Book Thief treating you? 

The Prologue - assigned last Tuesday - now unravels before us. What was your initial impression? Does the future of The Book Thief (as a book, not a character...) seem bright? Consider the details given by the narration - does that intrigue you?, or is it just plain creepy?

 For more thoughts-provoking questions, head over to Caitlin's post from December 16.

Like Caitlin said, we'll begin discussing in more detail on Monday! Be there or be square, my friends. :) 

For you crazy-fast readers (or aweosme book nerds...) out there, we'll be assigning the first chapter - Arrival on Himmel Street - on Monday the 22.  We're planning to discuss that on the following Friday, (Dec. 26), but if we're moving faster than expected we'll discuss sooner.

So tackle those 10 pages! (We're goin' easy on you over Christmas-week...:D)

Happy Holidays and happy reading!

 

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