Great beginnings novels often start with a hook. For example, a mysterious event or an interesting character. In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the very idea of this dual - natured person is introduced right at the start, which makes readers want to know more.
By introducing an interesting character situation. 'Ava, a simple farm girl, found a strange amulet in the field one day. As soon as she touched it, a voice whispered secrets of a far - off land in her ear.' This makes the reader want to know more about Ava and the amulet.
Some best opening lines set the mood. Take 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy: 'When he woke in the woods in the dark and the cold of the night he'd reach out to touch the child sleeping beside him.' This line gives a feeling of desolation and a sense of the bond between the characters from the start. It makes the reader want to know more about these characters and their situation.
Well, they often create intrigue. For example, the opening of 'The Great Gatsby' - 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."' This makes you curious about what that advice will lead to and what kind of story the narrator has to tell. It's like a hook that pulls you in.
Well, they often introduce a mysterious or alluring character right away. For example, 'She had eyes that held a thousand secrets, and he was determined to unlock every one.' It makes you curious about the woman and the man's intentions.
Great opening lines often introduce an element of mystery or intrigue. For example, in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' with 'Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Western Spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun.' It makes you wonder about this strange, uncharted place.
They often start with something unexpected. For example, in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'These two very old people are the father and mother of Mr. Bucket.' It makes you wonder who Mr. Bucket is and what the story will be about.
Great opening lines can also introduce a character in an interesting way. Such as 'John woke up with a strange mark on his hand, and he had no memory of how it got there.' This immediately makes the reader interested in John and his situation. They want to know more about who he is and what the mark means.
The novel probably has an engaging plot with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers hooked.
The beginning of a novel was very important. It could attract the readers 'attention and make them want to continue reading. The following are a few novelettes. Which one is best written and most attractive to the readers depends on everyone's preferences and tastes. 1 Battle Through the Heavens begins: "All living beings in the Otherworld Continent are equal. The strong respected the weak as slaves. The young man with a dream, Xiao Yan, accidentally transmigrated to this mysterious world and began his training on the path of a strong person." 2. Beginning of The Selection of the Heavens: "Chen Changsheng's name is Changsheng. Ever since he was young, he had a strong interest in immortal techniques. However, his fate was destined to be extraordinary. The people of the world think that the divine arts are far away, but he is exploring the mysterious world in his own way." 3. Beginning of " Full Time Expert ": "This is the world of experts. Glory is their profession. They used their skills and wisdom to show their strength on the field. However, when someone who doesn't know how to play the game appears in Glory, everything becomes different." 4. The beginning of "The Savage Blade in the Snow": "It's the desolate land of Northern Liang. A young swordsman rose from hardship and fought his way to the peak of Kendo. However, his life was destined to meet a legend." These are the few novels that are best written at the beginning, and which one is the most attractive to the readers depends on everyone's preferences and tastes. Everyone had different feelings and preferences for the beginning, so they had to choose according to their own tastes.
Start with a captivating opening scene. Something exciting or mysterious that makes readers curious and eager to know more. Also, build tension and suspense throughout the story to keep them hooked.