Lately I've been doing a lot of reading for work, a TON of reading for school, and just a little bit of reading for reviews, absolutely none (well, one) for fun.
That being said I do get to review a couple of fiction books every now and then and I got to read this one. It took me a second or two to get into it, but when I did I enjoyed it enough to want to keep reading. I am never a fan of the dual perspective or dual POV style, but it was good enough to remark about.
This is the first line.
“Damn it,” I said under my breath when I realized I wasn’t going to have the comfort of a companionless flight. I was very much looking forward to reading my book. I did not want to engage in small talk with a stranger. But to my dismay, seconds before the plane door closed, a frenzied passenger rushed in and found his seat—right next to mine.
I intentionally paid him little attention. I needed to send a clear message right from the start: I am a nontalking flight companion. Sometimes it’s just easier to be unfriendly than to find the energy to converse with others.
Besides, not being able to get my book read, and therefore not finding out who is responsible for the murder of Janie, a seemingly innocent suburban wife and mother, who may or may not have been having an affair with her best friend’s husband—well, that was unacceptable.
So, I kept my nose in my book and tried my damnedest to not acknowledge the man invading my space. I did notice, however, his scent. It wasn’t wholly unpleasant. This, unfortunately, was a little distracting, despite my resolve to not let him disturb me. At least he didn’t stink. Yes, that would be worse. I smiled coyly and continued ignoring him.
Wojciechowski, Michael. Three Days (p. 7). Black Rose Writing. Kindle Edition.
Is it the best first line? Hardly.
Was it the best book ever? Not even close.
Was it worth reading and taking the time. Eventually, yep.
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