Book Beginnings is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader. Share the first sentence (or so) of a book you are currently reading, along with your initial thoughts and impressions about the sentence or book. Remember to include the title of the book and the author AND link up at the Rose City Reader
Her body moved with the frankness that comes from solitary habits. But solitude is only a human presumption. Every quiet step is thunder to beetle life underfoot; every choice is a world made new for the chosen. All secrets are witnessed.
First, let me say that I love reading Barbara Kingsolver. I really do. I'm going to save my rant about my adoration of her writing for the review of this book. But just know that I really enjoy her writing.
Okay, back to the beginning. I like it, especially the third sentence. Sure, she's simply describing nature, both human and non-human, but it's how she describes these things. Her descriptions of Appalachian life are wonderful and the book is filled with them. I'm enjoying it.
Last, I leave you with a picture. It's the first thing you see when you open the book. I don't really like bugs that much in person, but I like these illustrations.
I agree, she describes nature beautifully! I'm looking forward tot he review! Hop on over if you have the time:
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Yeah, she's great. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI have never read Barbara Kingsolver, but I agree about the beauty of the language here. Sounds like I must add her to my reading list.
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Most definitely add to reading list; The Lacuna, The Bean Trees...its all good. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteIt's a thought-provoking opening, for sure.
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I thought so too. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThat is a beautiful beginning. I really like the language.
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Agreed. Have a good weekend.
DeleteThat is a new way of looking at things. This is a new author to me. That is what makes visiting so much fun. Here is my post: Book Beginnings
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've discovered Kingsolver. She's fantastic. She writes about love and making connections within/around the world in a very beautiful, non-cheesy way.
DeleteYes, that is a really lovely beginning. I wonder who she is and what will be her connection with the natural world.
ReplyDeleteLet's just say she has a very strong connection with the natural world -- related to occupation and place of residence...I don't think that's giving too much away.
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I enjoyed this book of hers in particular. Very good. And she inspired me to eat goat, which I hadn't really done before.
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It's good to hear that someone else has read this book and enjoyed it too...I don't think B. Kingsolver can convince me to eat goat though, haha.
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