Can you name a few best opening lines in classic sci - fi novels?

The opening of 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy, 'All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' is very thought - provoking. It makes the reader think about family dynamics and what differentiates happy from unhappy families, which is a central theme in the novel as we follow the story of Anna Karenina and her family.

The opening line of 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons - 'The Hegemony Consul sat on the balcony of his ebony spaceship and played Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C - sharp Minor on an ancient but well - maintained Steinway.' This line is great as it combines the high - tech (the spaceship) with the very human and cultured element of playing a classic piece of music, creating an air of mystery about who this Consul is and what he is doing in this situation.

The opening of 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis, 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here is scrawled in blood red lettering on the side of the Chemical Bank near the corner of Eleventh and First and is in print large enough to be seen from the backseat of the cab as it lurches forward in the traffic leaving Wall Street and just as Timothy Price notices the words a bus pulls up, the advertisement for Les Misérables on its side blocking his view, but Price who is with Pierce & Pierce and twenty - six doesn't seem to care because he tells the driver he will give him five dollars to turn up the radio, 'Staring at the Sun' on WYNN, and the driver, black, not American, does so.' This complex and chaotic opening line throws you right into the world of the novel, with its blend of the absurd, the commercial, and a sense of impending doom.

Well, from 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, 'There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.' This unassuming opening is actually quite effective. It creates a sense of confinement and the start of a story that will likely involve the main character breaking free from some sort of restriction, whether it be physical or emotional.

Well, 'Locke & Key' by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez could be a good choice too. It has elements of mystery and horror within a sci - fi - ish framework. The story is full of twists and turns and the art helps bring the spooky atmosphere to life.

Well, beginners could start with 'I, Robot'. The short stories are easy to follow and they introduce some really cool ideas about robotics. 'Brave New World' is also a good pick. Although it has some deep ideas, it's written in a way that is accessible. And 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' can be an interesting read for beginners. It shows how science can go wrong in a rather engaging and not - too - difficult - to - understand way.

The opening of 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: 'I first met my father in 1945, in the hospital pharmacy where he worked in Barcelona.' It's a simple yet effective start that draws you into the story of the relationship between the narrator and his father and the mystery that will unfold in the streets of Barcelona.

Sure, 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is on the list. It's about a young boy, Ender, who is trained to fight in a future war against an alien race. It's a great exploration of military strategy, leadership, and the moral implications of war.

Okay, do you have any questions about the lines of classic sci-fi movies? I will try my best to answer.

For 'The Lord of the Rings', 'Well, I'm back.' by Bilbo is a great closing line. It gives a feeling of homecoming and completion. After all the epic adventures, to come back to where it all started has a very satisfying and warm feel to it. It's a line that can make readers feel a sense of relief and contentment.