Can you give some more best opening lines of fantasy novels?
Sure. In 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan, the line 'Look, I didn't want to be a half - blood.' It quickly makes the reader wonder what a half - blood is and why the narrator doesn't want to be one. It sets up a sense of conflict right away.
The opening of 'The Golden Compass' by Philip Pullman, 'Lyra and her daemon moved through the darkening hall, taking care to keep to one side, out of sight of the kitchen.' This line is great as it introduces the main character Lyra and her daemon, which is a very unique concept in the world of this novel. It also creates a sense of secrecy and stealth as they move through the hall.
An interesting opening line is from 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke, 'Some years ago there was in the city of York a society of magicians.' This line sets the stage for a story about magicians in York. It gives a clear location and the subject matter of magic, which makes the reader eager to learn more about this society of magicians and what will happen within it.
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