Does the opening capture the reader?

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Meldorath's attack on the castle of Hillport is one of the best openings I have ever read, it immediately had me hooked and curious about how the book would end.
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Sorry, the opening did not hook me in just like the others. But I like the thrill towards the end of the book. It got me thinking that the next book would be more thrilling.
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The opening of the book certainly hooked me in, probably because we see someone who has been living in war for years finally get the chance to move somewhere else. It's also probably why my favorite character is Galen.
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The opening was definitely gripping. It just sort of threw you right into the book, tied you to a chair, and kept you wanting more all the way to the end.
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The opening scene drew me in. Yes, it was quite violent and gory but it raised questions and also confirmed to me that I would enjoy the book. And I did
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Maddie Atkinson wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 07:21 I found that the opening got me hooked almost immediately. While it was somewhat violent, I felt that it really created a mystery as to why this was happening, especially by using such a controversial topic as the 'social parties' for children. What did y'all feel about the beginning? Did it capture you immediately, or did it take you a while to get into the book?
Just like you, I was immediately captured too. Matthew instantly introduced two differing worlds in the first chapter, and although the Lands of the Princes have a share of my curiosity, Voulhire immediately became the focal setting and captured my interest. Galen was the very first main character to appeared; to have an impending life in a new country after living in such hostile land was a delightful way to start the story.
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I smiled at the first instance of the funny parts.
Aside from that, the opening reveals a scandal, and it made me brace myself for more violent moments throughout the book.
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I loved the book overall, but the beginning confused me quite a lot. So much was going on and so little background information was given. I thought that starting the book with a lord allegedly performing "Bedroom acts upon children" was a really weird opening theme, which made me a bit uncomfortable. Later in the story though, the events of the prologue make a lot more sense and the child abuse theme was portrayed in a very serious and thoughtful way, so my early doubts of the book's plot quickly dissolved. But no, the opening did not really capture me and made me feel rather confused.
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The opening did not hook me in as much as the next chapter told by Galen did. It did not disturb me, though, because it brought out Lord Meldorath as a righteous saviour. But now that I'm convinced Lord Orlin was innocent, I do not want to think about it.
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the opening of the book is what make the reader attached to the book , and in thus book the story of the book just make you instantly attached to book and make you want to read more and more till the end .
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I'm not sure I was hooked instantly, but it was certainly interesting, and since it was the catalyst event for a large amount of the story that takes place in Book 1, I think it was a very good choice to kick off the book with
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Post by Akshobhya B »

The story jumps immediately into action from the very beginning as a violent fight ensues. Meldorath attacks Lord Orlin's guards and takes over the fort as characters die brutal deaths. Right from that bloody prologue, the book grabs hold of your attention and doesn't let go until the very end.
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It definitely got my attention. I wasn't expecting such a beginning, and after reading that, I couldn't put it down. I was eager to know what exactly was going on and why there was so much violence. Not even just the beginning, the whole book had me wanting to know me up to the very end.
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Post by Aashu Chaudhary »

I have never come across a opening like this before. Its really capture reading about the intriguing mystery about Meldorath intentions. I was very curious to know throughout the story, what happen with Meldorath. Eldus adjective role did help in knowing Meldorath, but all was useless.
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Post by Phooko Tebogo PC »

Definitely not, I found it a bit confusing and difficult to follow through...I only enjoyed the book after passing the prologue.
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