What Were Your First Impressions on The Great Migration?

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My first impression of the book was sadly bad. Yes, the starting scene was brutal. But if it were a prologue, that was later better introduced in the first chapter to better grasp the scene, I would have appreciated it better. As for Bellona, that character had good composure almost throughout the story.
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When I started reading some pages, I was terrified. The gruesome situation faced by Luta and his teammates deeply touched their emotions. The author didn't only tell the story of the deaths of Luta's teammates but also described the way in which their bodies were scattered in the thunder valley. In short, it was a terrific experience for me.
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My first impressions of The Great Migration was that the author wrote in a very clear and simple way which helped me dive into the story right away. The first scenes are packed with action and kept me engaged. I was expecting a slower more dull reading (in part because I had a negative bias toward the book cover). However, I was proved wrong and the book was very entertaining from beginning to end.
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The story really starts at a high pace that was really captivating and mysterious, with Luta and the crew trying to get away before they got attacked again but the pace slows down.as the story progresses
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At first, I found the book to be too long. However, I began to enjoy it with time. I'm happy I persisted and contireading it.
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I think this is a great book. I didn’t expect it to turn out great to be honest with you.
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The beginning was great, exciting, and definitely encouraged me to continue reading. In fact, I thought the author had decided to start by introducing the main conflict and thus would employ a back and forth narration, focusing on the attack itself.
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The first chapter had me hooked, and I initially thought the rest of the story would be built around this, probably the first half building on the background prior to the attack and thereafter the fight for survival. Surprisingly, the book got more fascinating and gripping.
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At first, I was a bit confused and scared that I wouldn't be able to cope with the book. Especially taking into consideration the amount of deaths that occur right away. But suddenly I couldn't put it down anymore.
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It grabbed me right from the start! I was hooked by the first few pages and couldn't put it down.
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My first impression of the book, "The Great Migration," was confusing. I had many questions in my mind, as I was reading the book. My heart was in my mouth when the dog Scout was running toward his family. The barong was chasing Scout. So glad Scout made it! By the middle of the book, my questions were answered. The storyline began to move fast and became very interesting. The book is good!
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The introduction of the book is, indeed, spectacular, and the fact that the author manages to make the plot more complex and enthralling following the attack is amazing. I did not get bored at any point while reading the book.
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It started off as slow, then violent events and then cliche but then it got better. I very much enjoyed it.
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From the cover picture, I had an impression that I want to read some brutal scenes. The picture of someone showing their face halfwày and hidding some part depicts brutality, cruelty and struggle for winning. And some steps into the book, I was not disappointed.
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What were your First Impression of The Great Migration?

The storyline starts out in disaster! It was very descriptive about the deceased looked, smelled and the main character Bellona was horrified! As the reader, I was confused. I had so many questions, and my curiosity kept me reading until all my questions were answered. Maybe this was the intention of the author? If so, it worked! As a reader, to be thrown into a disaster with no warning can be shocking. It was a great read!
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