It’s important to never judge a book by its cover, but how do you evaluate it? It all starts by opening to the first page and reading the first line. The first line is the author’s chance to make a first impression and to capture the imagination of the reader, and the very best books will keep the reader hooked from the first line to the very last line. This infographic features 34 compelling first lines from some of the most famous books of all time.

Source: Scribendi,  34 Compelling First Lines of Famous Books, https://www.scribendi.com/advice/compelling_first_lines_of_famous_books.en.html.