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How Thrillers Hook You With Their First Sentence

Friday, August 14, 2026


Tina Jordan, Book Review editor at The New York Times, participated in identifying thriller novels based on their opening sentences from the publication's "50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century" list. The exercise examined opening sentences from selected thrillers to demonstrate their role in engaging readers.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/video/books/100000011051376/how-thrillers-hook-you-with-their-first-sentence.html

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