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My 500th Post- First Impression Friday- The Secret History & Space Opera

by Kristin @ Kristin Kraves Books

First Impression Friday is hosted by J.W. Martin.

First Impression Friday will be a meme where you talk about a book that you JUST STARTED! Maybe you’re only a chapter or two in, maybe a little farther.

Based on this sampling of your current read, give a few impressions and predict what you’ll think by the end.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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I am just over 100 pages in to The Secret History, which is only a dent in this 559 page novel. Not a lot has happened yet, and I kind of love it for that reason. This book has so many elements that are right in my wheelhouse- it is character-driven, atmospheric, and there is a subtle element of mystery.

I love when a book hints right at the beginning as to what is to come and the rest of the story is about the journey that the characters take to get there. I am very intrigued by these characters and their lifestyles. I appreciate that we are given the perspective of someone who is both an insider and an outsider at the same time.

I can not wait to see where this story is going. I am enjoying this one so much that I am taking my time with it. If this one does not end up being a five star novel and a new favourite I will be absolutely shocked.

Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente

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I have had my eye on Space Opera since it came out, and the fact that it was nominated for a Hugo Award was the push that I needed to finally pick it up. I am also reading this one for the Avengers Readathon. I decided to listen to the audiobook and I think that was a great choice- the narrator has a wonderful voice and I think he is perfectly capturing the tone of this story. I am only two chapters in but I am LOVING IT! It is so quirky and hilarious- it is exactly the kind of book I am in the mood for and have a hard time finding. There is a very specific type of humour that I enjoy in novels and I think that book has it. I really hope that continues and that this becomes a five star SciFi novel.

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It is refreshing to currently be reading backlist titles instead of ARCs or new releases! Have you read either of these books? What did you think? Should I pick up The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt as well?

I cannot believe that this my 500th post. It feels like just yesterday that I sat down to write post #1. Back then, I never would have imagined I would end up here. Thank you for all your support along the way!

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27 thoughts on “My 500th Post- First Impression Friday- The Secret History & Space Opera”

  7. Hey ! I’m Chhavi. I just published my very first book!! I would love to hand over a review PDF copy to you in exchange for an honest review. If you’d like that, reply with your email address and I’ll send it to you! xx

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  11. Congratulations on 500 posts!!!

    I’ve never read Catherynne Valente, but I enjoy her so much on Twitter that at some point, I think I’ll try, even though what she writes is outside my wheelhouse. I’m glad you’re enjoying Space Opera so much!

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