Is the beginning of a novel that important?

The beginning of a novel is very important because it can attract the reader's attention and lead the reader into the story world. A good beginning could make the reader interested in the background, characters, and plot of the story and make the reader want to continue reading. A fascinating beginning usually requires the following: 1. Set up suspense: introduce some mysterious elements in the beginning, such as a mysterious character, an incredible scene, or some unknown information that will make the reader want to continue exploring the story. Prominent protagonist: By describing the protagonist's characteristics, personality, and background, the reader will be interested in the protagonist and attract the reader's attention. 3. Build the plot: Build the plot framework of the story at the beginning, describe the beginning, development, and climax of the story, and let the reader anticipate the development and ending of the story. 4. Create tension: Create tension through some exciting scenes or conversations to make the reader feel anticipation and excitement. A good beginning could make readers interested in the story, attract their attention, and make them want to continue reading. At the same time, a good beginning also needed to follow the basic rules of story writing. The language was concise, the plot was compact, and the image was vivid so that the reader could easily understand and remember it.