tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818215410689699213.post2703235933813805989..comments2024-03-28T15:49:23.639-04:00Comments on Shelf Actualization: First Line Friday!MacEvoy DeMaresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01017894338443984921noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818215410689699213.post-53805202377931341792012-03-16T17:59:11.572-04:002012-03-16T17:59:11.572-04:00I agree. In 2012, this first line would automatic...I agree. In 2012, this first line would automatically kill whatever story it preceded. Times have changed.Tucker McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669402261761814260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818215410689699213.post-70482350097971088842012-03-16T14:28:01.138-04:002012-03-16T14:28:01.138-04:00I think I'm inclined to agree with you, Joel.
...I think I'm inclined to agree with you, Joel.<br /><br />If he stopped at the part people actually remember and quote, he's got himself an intriguing opening. But drawing it out as he does saps my patience as a reader.MacEvoyhttp://www.shelfactualization.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818215410689699213.post-6791539182775038252012-03-16T10:26:32.993-04:002012-03-16T10:26:32.993-04:00Seven pairs of opposites in the first sentence? Ta...Seven pairs of opposites in the first sentence? Talk about beating a dead horse. That's a little repetitive for my taste.Joelnoreply@blogger.com