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samhend101's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is the first Abigail Reynolds book I really liked. After the last books I read were duds (different authors), this was a more light-hearted non-canon variation.
Especially surprising was that it is all story driven. It wasn't one of her vehicles for (ahem) "loving", it has new characters, a touch of women's expecting to be accepted for their minds and Elizabeth actually was not the main, main thing of the story because there was other stuff going on.
Especially surprising was that it is all story driven. It wasn't one of her vehicles for (ahem) "loving", it has new characters, a touch of women's expecting to be accepted for their minds and Elizabeth actually was not the main, main thing of the story because there was other stuff going on.
octavietullier's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Enjoyable read, though some characters and situations are a bit too much. Well written as a whole with a few weaker segments here and there. I liked it better the first time I read it years ago.
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
2.75
It's been a while since I read a P&P reimagining. And this was a READ, not a listen, borrowed from KindleUnlimited, text only. A "realistic" reimagining (nothing paranormal), set in the same time, same events (Darcy/Elizabeth's initial meeting). New twist is that Darcy and Georgie had two brothers, Theo and Sebastian. Sebastian died when he was very young in a tragic accident (years earlier).
This story starts at Rosings with Darcy (Fitzwilliam) and now Theo too, when Elizabeth is visiting Charlotte at the parsonage.
Looking at the other reviews, it looks like this was not only a collaborative effort between authors, but between audience as well? Written in portions, with the readers suggesting ways to go?
For me, it was just okay. Many of the familiar characters (Elizabeth and Darcy were fine) were a little over the top. Anne and Lydia especially. Many of the events too.The whole thing with Elizabeth getting shot, and Lady Catherine bringing in her own doctor ... and then no one noticing. Anne's "medicine" and her actions afterward. Everyone attempting to bring Darcy and Lizzy together. What happened to Wickham. Lydia's reactions - then that they DID get married still. It was just too much, couldn't get sucked in as I have with some of the other JAFF. I was glad when I was done.
This story starts at Rosings with Darcy (Fitzwilliam) and now Theo too, when Elizabeth is visiting Charlotte at the parsonage.
Looking at the other reviews, it looks like this was not only a collaborative effort between authors, but between audience as well? Written in portions, with the readers suggesting ways to go?
For me, it was just okay. Many of the familiar characters (Elizabeth and Darcy were fine) were a little over the top. Anne and Lydia especially. Many of the events too.
vesper1931's review
3.0
Darcy arrives at Rosings not knowing if Elizabeth Bennet is the new Mrs. Collins. But it is his brother that Elizabeth first meets. Can their be two brothers so different. Who will have the happy ending if any with Elizabeth, and what about Theo Darcy's friend Wickham. Can he cause any problems. With Theo and the Colonel in the picture how anyone cannot pick either of then is beyond me, though I expect Elizabeth is too like them for it to work.
An enjoyable well-written variation
An enjoyable well-written variation
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