I like the ending, especially the Ouija board reference.
I agree with you on the beginning of Margo’s Got Money Troubles. I wrote a post in October about the length of time it takes to willing follow a book’s narrator. With each new book there’s a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator’s voice and to trust that I’m in good hands. It’s almost like making a new friend. You kind of wonder if and when you want to see them again. So this opening captured me right away. And what an interesting take to switch from first person to third person when the telling of the story became difficult.
Love the opening, had me laughing out loud :) Thank you for the great advice!
Thank you, Sarah. So delighted you found it helpful.
I like the ending, especially the Ouija board reference.
I agree with you on the beginning of Margo’s Got Money Troubles. I wrote a post in October about the length of time it takes to willing follow a book’s narrator. With each new book there’s a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator’s voice and to trust that I’m in good hands. It’s almost like making a new friend. You kind of wonder if and when you want to see them again. So this opening captured me right away. And what an interesting take to switch from first person to third person when the telling of the story became difficult.
I forgot about that POV switch in "Margo." It was novel for sure.
It was different, but it made sense. She was the uncomfortable storyteller.
"you don’t have to blow anything up in the first few pages" Amen. Too many Bang! you're dead openings : )
Thank you, Tracey!