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First Impressions {Book Review and #Giveaway}

October 20, 2014 by Jennifer Donovan

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first impressionsFirst Impressions is a novel of a romantic love triangle, a mystery that is centuries old, a murder that is fresh, book collecting, and Jane Austen.

The story goes back and forth from the early years of Jane Austen’s writing to the present day new college grad Sophie, trying to figure out what she’s going to do with her life and how to honor her uncle’s legacy. Sophie’s decision-making is something that anyone can relate to as we’ve all moved through different phases in life. But then the addition of the mystery that she’s trying to figure out adds a less relatable — but more exciting — twist to the story.

The Jane Austen parts dovetail with the present-day to an extent, as Sophie find out more about the rare book that she’s trying to find for a buyer. We are reading about Jane Austen’s special friendship with an older gentleman, and learning about how he might have influenced Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice.

This is a fun, fast-paced book that I really enjoyed. You don’t have to be a Jane Austen fan to enjoy it, but you probably do have to love and honor books and stories. Or maybe if you don’t, the love and honor that Jane and Sophie have for them will rub off and convert you!

The full title of Charlie Lovett’s novel is First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen, which sums it up pretty well, except I’d definitely add mystery to the mix.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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23 Comments

  1. Bettina says

    October 30, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Pride and Prejudice!

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  2. Kate I. says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    My favorite is “Pride and Prejudice” … Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are iconic characters who have made an indelible impression on literature. What a relationship!

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  3. Jenny Q. says

    October 26, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Pride and Prejudice was my favorite.

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  4. holdenj says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    My favorite is Persuasion.

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  5. Patricia says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    My favorite Austen book is Pride and Prejudice, and my favorite Austen movie is the 1999 Mansfield Park.

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  6. Holly says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Pride and Prejudice, without a doubt!

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  7. Danielle S says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Mansfield park

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  8. Vesper says

    October 23, 2014 at 5:59 am

    RSS subscription – meiklesue at yahoo dot com

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  9. Liz says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I have shockingly never read any Jane Austen!

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  10. Vesper says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    My favourite book is Pride and Prejudice – my favourite mini-series is the 1980 version of P&P

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  11. Wehaf says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    My favorite Austen novel is Persuasion.

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  12. Nancy says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen book is Pride and Prejudice.

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  13. Rosita says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Pride and Prejudice, I think, although it’s a tough call.

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  14. Jennifer G says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:35 am

    My favorite Jane Austen book & movie is Northanger Abbey.

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  15. Beth C says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Pride and Prejudice is also my favorite.

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  16. Benita says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Pride and Prejudice of course. Sense and Sensibility comes in a close second.

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  17. Daniel M says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    probably the notebook

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  18. riTa says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I liked Emma.

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  19. anne says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Pride and Prejudice is my favorite Jane Austen novel. thanks.

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  20. Kara S says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I find my preferences change a bit over the years, but right now, my fave is Northanger Abbey. I’ve never yet read Mansfield Park, however! Thanks for the feature and chance to win this fabulous new book! Cheers, Kara

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  21. Dorinne says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I love Jane Austen, so this book sounds amazing!

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    • Dorinne says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Sorry – forgot to list my favorite! I love Pride and Prejudice 🙂

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  22. Danie says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    My favorite Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice. I also love the old, super long movie! I love it!

    Reply

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