Another one is 'All children, except one, grow up.' from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie. It immediately makes the reader curious about that one child who doesn't grow up and draws you into the story of Neverland.
There is 'A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...' which is the beginning of the 'Star Wars' novelizations. And 'Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.' from Gabriel García Márquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'. The first sentence can draw the reader in and set the stage for the story.
Sure. But it depends on what those first and last sentences are. Without specific sentences, it's hard to start. However, generally, if the first sentence sets a scene like 'It was a dark and stormy night' and the last sentence is something like 'And they lived happily ever after', I could create a story about a character facing difficulties during the storm but ultimately finding peace and love.
"Flowing Cloud Flying Show":"The world is unpredictable like flowing clouds, opening up a new path to fly in the sky." "The Black-bellied Prince Surrender":"The story of a little lamb who transmigrated and met an ancient big bad wolf. The male protagonist is cunning and sinister. However, after using her, he only wants to imprison her by his side for the rest of his life." <<Cute Concubine of the Godly Doctor: Evil Emperor is too black-bellied>>:"He stared deeply at her: " You are so beautiful."> As her heart trembled, she suddenly remembered that she was a woman dressed as a man. Her heart broke down."Your Highness, you can't be…" Before she could finish speaking, his slender fingers had already landed on her lips. She was so embarrassed that she fled. "Sleep, sleep, and come":"Sleep, sleep, and come as promised!" "Yin Yang Heavenly Master: Evil King, Gently Pamper":"Since humans are heartless and the heavens are unkind, don't blame her for seeking justice one by one." [Poison Doctor Crazy Concubine: Your Highness, I want to leave the court]:[Because this woman is the one he can't do anything to…] However, as for why it was like this? It's nothing more than that late realization." "Hello, Movie King Uncle!": "I'm not familiar with him." [Abyss Pavilion],[What is it for?] Some people see it as fun, some people see it as rebirth, and some people are exploring the deeper meaning that may exist in this." I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
They are crucial as they can introduce the main themes. Consider 'The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.' from 'The Go - Between' by L.P. Hartley. This first sentence not only makes you think about the past but also implies that there will be a story related to how different the past was. It grabs the reader's attention and makes them want to explore further.
One example could be 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' from George Orwell's '1984'.
Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' starts with 'If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like...' This first sentence gives us a sense of the narrator's voice right away. It's a bit cynical and inviting at the same time, making the reader want to know more about his past.
"Woman, shut up for this king!" (The Cold King Is Difficult to Deal With, He Loves the Killer Concubine Absolutely) "What kind of boss are you? Go act! All the Oscars are yours!" (Mr. Mu always tries to trick me into getting a certificate) "This king is telling you, no matter how bad this king is, you can only be this king's woman for the rest of your life!" (The Cold King Is Difficult to Deal With, He Loves the Killer Concubine Absolutely) "Sob, sob, sob, Your Highness, there's always someone who wants to harm me!" ("The cannon fodder supporting actress and the sickly prince are in love") "Woman, don't forget that I bought you with money. Remember your identity forever!" (I Teach a Tyrannical CEO How to Be a Person After I've Passed the Book) "This male lead is obviously overbearing but overly pure."
" What is the reason that caused different people's hands to be stained with blood? What kind of flag can make people in the martial arts world scared out of their wits when they hear it? What kind of environment allowed several young people to meet? What kind of era witnessed the hard-earned love? What kind of strange experiences would these young people have? I don't have the ability to move heaven and earth, but I hope that one day I can move the world, and I hope that one day I can move you." Blood Flag Storm
Well, from the first sentences of novels, we can often get a sense of the writing style. A long, complex first sentence might indicate a more literary and detailed writing style, while a short, punchy one could be for a more fast - paced or modern story. It can also give a hint about the genre. If it starts with something like 'In a far - off land...' it might be a fantasy.
A well - known sentence from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.' This sentence emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives, which is a major theme in the novel.