#BookBeginnings
I stand at the boundary of Europe. Here, every cliff above the ocean reveals the yellow bone of stone and the ocher-red soil, looking like flesh; the bone crumbles under the blows of the waves, the flesh of the soil devours the tide. The ocean is so vast that eyes cannot encompass it. Here, Europe ends; the shore recedes, as if the continent was drawing into itself.
book beginning
Oblivion,
by Sergei Lebedev
Publisher’s website
My review
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to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading,
along with your initial thoughts about the sentence,
impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
Please remember to include the title of the book and the author’s name.
Words And Peace 
What a picture! I love how descriptive the writing is.
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yes, fabulous writing. This press has great titles
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That’s a dramatic opening! I’m wondering how the book’s title relates to the story, and I’d keep reading to find out.
My Friday post features THE REVENANT.
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the role of the title is fascinating in the book
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It’s almost a sad beginning, though I think the author’s descriptions are spot on. I would have to find out more about this book before I picked it up but I do think the author has an interesting voice so far. Here’s my Friday meme
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it’s certainly not an uplifting book, like most Russian books, but it’s so so well written!
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Intriguing – thanks for sharing!
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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Thanks for stopping by
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