Guess the book from its famous opening line!
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Famous First Lines
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
About Famous First Lines
Give your mind a gentle workout with Famous First Lines: 15 opening lines to identify, free to play in your browser. Guess the book from its famous opening line! It's designed for comfortable reading and relaxed, pressure-free play.
A couple of sample opening lines
1. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Answer: A Tale of Two Cities — Charles Dickens
2. "Call me Ishmael."
Answer: Moby-Dick — Herman Melville
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Absolutely. Famous First Lines can be replayed as many times as you like at no cost. Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved automatically in your browser.
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How big is Famous First Lines?
Famous First Lines includes 15 opening lines to identify. You can play through as much or as little as you like in a sitting, and replay it any time for more practice.
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