An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.

What are the most famous opening lines for books?

15 of the best first lines in fictionCall me Ishmael I am an invisible man The story so far: in the beginning, the universe was created. Mother died today. It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didnt know what I was doing in New YorkMore items •2 Oct 2020