“The first time Yossarian saw the chaplain he fell madly in love with him.”
Joseph Heller - Catch 22
For whatever reason I just don't find the first line that intriguing. I wouldn't necessarily not read the book based on it, but it's no where near as good as some of the other first lines I've posted, nor is it as good as some of the lines Heller could have used. He could have used Snowden's death, any of the bombing runs, or Yossarian walking up to General Dreedle naked to have his medal presented. I think any of these would make a much better opening line.
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