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Tuesday, 24 February 2015

First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - How Green Was My Valley




Every Tuesday Bibliophile by the Sea hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where we share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book we are reading or thinking about reading soon.



I'm reading How Green was my Valley by Richard Llewellyn.

These are the opening lines...


'I am going to pack my two shirts with my other socks and my best suit in the little blue cloth my mother used to tie round her hair when she did the house, and I am going from the Valley.'

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What do you think, would you keep reading?


Synopsis
Growing up in a mining community in rural South Wales, Huw Morgan is taught many harsh lessons. Looking back, where difficult days are faced with courage and the valleys swell with the sound of Welsh voices, it becomes clear that there is nowhere so green as the landscape of his own memory.
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34 comments:

  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea24 February 2015 at 11:40

    Lindsay, I have never read this book, sadly, and based on the intro, I would keep reading.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:48

      It's one I've been meaning to get and read for a while, and finally I bought it and have made a start! Thanks for commenting Diane :)

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  2. Beth F24 February 2015 at 11:49

    Hum. Promising opening for sure. I'd have to a little more to see if I'd continue

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:48

      It took me a little while to get used to the narrator. Thanks for commenting Beth :)

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  3. Brian Joseph24 February 2015 at 11:51

    I have never read this book but based on its reputation I probably should.

    I like the simplicity of the opening.

    I hope that you put up a full review on one . I am looking forward to reading your thoughts on it.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:49

      I will try Brian, I still have lots of reviews to catch up on. I like the style too, it continues like that. Thanks as always for your comment :)

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  4. Laurel-Rain Snow24 February 2015 at 11:55

    Oh, yes, a blast from the past...I like the intro. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog. I want to know more!

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:55

      Yes, a modern classic that I've finally got round to. Thanks back too :)

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  5. Sarah's Book Shelves24 February 2015 at 12:57

    I'm not sure about this one...think I would need to read a bit more before making a decision.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:53

      It's beautifully written Sarah - what I've read so far anyway - but took me a little while to get right into the story. Thanks for commenting :)

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  6. Catherine @ Book Club Librarian24 February 2015 at 14:08

    I read this many moons ago in school and remember liking it.

    My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/02/first-chapter-first-paragraph-95.html

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:55

      Nice to hear you liked it Catherine. Thanks for visiting :)

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  7. Melissas Eclectic Bookshelf24 February 2015 at 14:37

    I'm interested...would need a bit more before making a call!

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  8. Anonymous24 February 2015 at 14:57

    Yes, I would read it. I think he loves his mother. Maybe it's his way to carry a memory with him.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:54

      Yes, this is so much about memories, thanks for commenting :)

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  9. grammajudyb24 February 2015 at 15:24

    I have never read this one, but will add it to my list. I like to be transported to a place I have never been.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:57

      Me too. It really does take you there. Thanks for commenting :)

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  10. JoAnn24 February 2015 at 15:36

    I've wanted to read this for years. Love the opening!

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:57

      Me too, finally got there! Hope you do too. Thanks for commenting :)

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  11. Literary Feline24 February 2015 at 16:15

    I loved this one when I read it so many years ago. I hope you will like it too!

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:49

      Lovely to hear that Wendy. I like it a lot so far, though am reading it fairly slowly. Thanks :)

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  12. Katherine P24 February 2015 at 19:41

    I'm intrigued. I know very little about Wales and this would be an interesting (and I have a feeling heartbreaking) look at it.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:50

      I just visited Wales so it seemed a good time to finally start it. It does have that feel so far... Thanks for commenting :)

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  13. Margot24 February 2015 at 23:33

    I'm so excited that you shared the opening of this book today. It is the book one of my book clubs is reading next month. I was a little skeptical about reading this, but I love what you shared. Now I'm going to dig in heartily. Thanks.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:51

      Oh Margot that's good timing then. I do hope you like it. I am only part way through so far. Thanks for commenting :)

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  14. Nise' 25 February 2015 at 01:14

    I would read a bit more to and then decide.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:55

      I think it needs more time to get into the story, and see where he is headed. Thanks for commenting :)

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  15. techeditor25 February 2015 at 13:40

    I want you to read this book, then review it. I plan to. I have a 1941 copy of this book that I found at a garage sale. I paid a nickle for it.

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  16. Felicity Grace Terry25 February 2015 at 16:06

    A book I read a long while ago, its on my pile of books to be re-read.

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    1. Lindsay25 February 2015 at 17:56

      It's lovely to hear you plan to re-read it Tracy, it must have made a good and lasting impression on you. Thanks for commenting :)

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  17. Yvonne26 February 2015 at 01:17

    Sounds interesting.

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  18. Lindsey26 February 2015 at 16:43

    That's one of those books where the title is familiar, but I really had no idea what it was about. Thanks for filling me in! :)

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  19. kayerj3 March 2015 at 16:44

    I'm curious, but the cover has me wanting to know more than the intro did. I hope you enjoy your book. kelley at the road goes ever ever on

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