"I have never begun a novel with more misgiving. If I call it a novel it is only because I don't know what else to call it. I have little story to tell and I end neither with a death nor a marriage." (Published 1944)I love the classics and plan to share some "opening lines" over the coming months. Comment if you like, or read for inspiration. Writing styles were different then, but were they really?
This is one novel that i have always wanted to read and have yet to read it. What a great line
ReplyDeleteStill haven't read this author's works. He used Malaysia and region as a setting I'm told (not sure about this novel), which is so dear to my heart, having lived there way back when. Thanks Birgit!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of The Razor's Edge before, but that opening line has me intrigued!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a novel way to start a novel.
Gary
Hee-hee. Isn't it though?
DeleteMost intriguing opening line about his life - each life is novel -
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon, I hope you're keeping a compilation of all these opening lines.
Best, Susan
Just compiling here. Thanks for stopping by Susan!
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