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
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
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.
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!
Congratulations on your 500th post!!!! I am close to 100! I can’t even imagine!!!!!
Thanks! I can’t quite believe it. Time does fly!
I have read The Secret History some years ago and I didn’t fall in love with it, even though I liked it. But I’m glad you are enjoying Space Opera! I have that book on my radar and I hope to read it soon 😊
From what I have read so far I can completely understand why it’s not for everyone. I definitely don’t think it is a book I would recommend to everyone!
Space Opera is so fun so far. I’ll definitely let you know what I think in the end!
That’s great, thank you! 🙂
The Secret History is THE BEST!!!
It’s brilliant! I think Donna Tartt must be a genius!
500 posts??! That’s amazing, congrats! I have no idea how you manage to blog so often and always have interesting posts!
Ah, thank you! Blogging has definitely become my creative outlet. I spend a lot of my free time working on it but I love it!
congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I can’t imagine .
Thank you!
Yay! Congrats!
Thank you!
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
Congrats on your 500th posts! So much time dedicated to your blog 😊
Thank you so much!
Congratulations on your 500th post!!
Those are both books I’ve been wanting to read for a long time. I’m glad you’re enjoying Space Opera!
Thank you! Both are amazing!
I’ve read and loved them both, so glad that you’re liking them as well!!
That’s so great to hear. Completely different books so it’s interesting to be reading them at the same time!
Yess, they’re definitely so different. I don’t think I would be able to read them both at the same time, haha
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!
Thanks!
I will have to go follow her on twitter!
Congrats on 500 posts, Kristin! The Secret History was a five-star read for me and I hope it will be for you too!
Thank you. That is so great to hear!
Really glad you’re enjoying secret history and that you predict it will be a five star read! Definitely want to read that!
It’s so beautiful written. I don’t want it to end so I’m taking my time with it!