Can you name a few best opening lines from classic novels?
The opening of 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy, 'All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' is very thought - provoking. It makes the reader think about family dynamics and what differentiates happy from unhappy families, which is a central theme in the novel as we follow the story of Anna Karenina and her family.
Can you name a few best opening lines in classic sci - fi novels?
Sure. 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov starts with 'His name was Gaal Dornick and he was just a country boy who had never seen Trantor before.' It's a simple introduction that draws you into the story of this ordinary person about to be plunged into extraordinary events in a vast galactic empire.
Can you name a few best opening lines from modern novels that are thought - provoking?
The opening of 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis, 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here is scrawled in blood red lettering on the side of the Chemical Bank near the corner of Eleventh and First and is in print large enough to be seen from the backseat of the cab as it lurches forward in the traffic leaving Wall Street and just as Timothy Price notices the words a bus pulls up, the advertisement for Les Misérables on its side blocking his view, but Price who is with Pierce & Pierce and twenty - six doesn't seem to care because he tells the driver he will give him five dollars to turn up the radio, 'Staring at the Sun' on WYNN, and the driver, black, not American, does so.' This complex and chaotic opening line throws you right into the world of the novel, with its blend of the absurd, the commercial, and a sense of impending doom.
Can you give examples of the best opening lines in classic novels?
Well, from 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, 'There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.' This unassuming opening is actually quite effective. It creates a sense of confinement and the start of a story that will likely involve the main character breaking free from some sort of restriction, whether it be physical or emotional.
Can you give me a few best last lines from classic novels?
Sure. Consider the last line from 'Pride and Prejudice': 'Darcy, as well as Elizabeth, really loved them; and they were both ever sensible of the warmest gratitude towards the persons who, by bringing her into Derbyshire, had been the means of uniting them.' This line ties up the happy ending of the two main characters and their families neatly.
What are the 20 best opening lines from novels?
Some of the top opening lines include 'Call me Ishmael.' from 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. This simple yet powerful line immediately draws the reader in, making them curious about who Ishmael is. Also, 'All children, except one, grow up.' from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie is quite memorable. It sets the stage for the story of the boy who never grows up. And then there's 'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...' from the 'Star Wars' novelizations, which is iconic and gives a sense of vastness and mystery.
Can you name a few great opening lines of novels that are less well - known?
The opening of 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: 'I first met my father in 1945, in the hospital pharmacy where he worked in Barcelona.' It's a simple yet effective start that draws you into the story of the relationship between the narrator and his father and the mystery that will unfold in the streets of Barcelona.
What are the best opening lines from fantasy novels?
One of the best opening lines is from 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien: 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' It's simple yet immediately draws you into the unique world of hobbits and Middle - earth.
What are some of the best opening lines from novels?
The opening line of 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also great: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' It immediately creates a sense of contrast and mystery, making the reader wonder about the two cities and the different situations within them. It's a very thought - provoking start to a complex and epic story about the French Revolution and its impacts.
Can you name a few best closing lines novels should have?
For 'The Lord of the Rings', 'Well, I'm back.' by Bilbo is a great closing line. It gives a feeling of homecoming and completion. After all the epic adventures, to come back to where it all started has a very satisfying and warm feel to it. It's a line that can make readers feel a sense of relief and contentment.
Can you list some more best opening lines from fantasy novels?
Sure. In 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman, it starts with 'Shadow had done three years in prison. He was big enough and looked don't - fuck - with - me enough that his biggest problem was killing time.' This opening gives an immediate sense of the character, Shadow, and the situation he's in. It's a great way to start a story that mixes the real world with fantasy elements.