[dba-Tech] OT First sentences of a book.

Suicicide was a family hobby.

Given my advanced years, and  I formed this rule about 40 years ago, but it
stands the test. Any book that begins with "The" shall be flung aside with
vehemence. No exceptions!

All you lovely and literate friends, I want you to dredge up your favourite
first sentences of novels you loved. Also permitted are first sentences
from movies, first lines from poems, and obviously koans, since every
single syllable in said form is invaluable..