Review: For me this one opened too slow
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 10, 2013
Prologue Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A."The room was silent, except for the ticking of the grandfather clock that stood majestically near the doorway and the faint sounds of the old man's breathing. To look at him, one might wonder if he was alive or only a wax figure; his eyes were unblinking and the rise and fall of his chest were barely perceptible. His gnarled hands rested lightly on the arms of the chair in which he sat, their occasional tightening the only real sign of the emotion he was feeling."Pale winter sunlight, so typical of early January, was valiantly trying to brighten the large, cluttered room. Its weak rays crept past the heavy velvet curtains and cast a beam across the floor, creating a bright swatch in the otherwise gloomy interior. Small specks of dust drifted lazily on the faint air currents before settling on the laden surfaces of the tables and shelves."Sculptures, figurines, and books, covered every flat inch of the room. Similarly, artwork filled the dark panelled walls, yet the gentleman in the chair still deemed his collection to be paltry and inadequate. Or, at least he'd felt that way until now. Years of searching and gathering everything related to his favourite theme had finally paid off."Not sure if "panelled" and "favourite" are French spellings so I'll move on. I'm terrible at typing anyway. For me this one opened too slow. The painting of the scene was fine but kept waiting for something to happen on the first page. I'm anxious that way. Now I'm readingFatal Transaction (Thriller & Suspense, Cyber Crime). I'll let you know if it's better.