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ladyhippolyta's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this more the second time around and would read again.
I loved the development of Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship - lots of tentative steps, lots of romance, and swoonworthy moments. And I loved the twist in the epilogue!
I loved the development of Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship - lots of tentative steps, lots of romance, and swoonworthy moments. And I loved the twist in the epilogue!
gb50's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
maria_pulver's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t really like the settings of this book - they seemed rather unreasonable and Mr. Bennet’s change of behavior felt highly unlikely to me.
E&D story develops in leaps and bounds - sometimes the narrative is painstakingly slow and sometimes there is not enough logic in plot advancing scenes. J&B storyline is told in few hardly connected scenes and doesn’t mesh well with the rest of the story.
The good part is the decent level of language and editing.
E&D story develops in leaps and bounds - sometimes the narrative is painstakingly slow and sometimes there is not enough logic in plot advancing scenes. J&B storyline is told in few hardly connected scenes and doesn’t mesh well with the rest of the story.
The good part is the decent level of language and editing.
nlfrey's review against another edition
4.0
Yes. Another Pride and Prejudice retelling. I regret nothing.
The premise of this retelling is what would have happened had Mr. Bennet decided to "get his household in order." In other words, had he stepped in and begun to take seriously his responsibilities as a parent.
In this book, Mr. Bennet's change of mind occurs shortly after the Netherfield ball, when the Bingleys and Mr. Darcy had gone back to London, but before Jane's trip to London and Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins.
It was fun to watch the story play out this way. It completely did away with some of the main characters in the original book (Mr. Wickham was kinda a non-issue in this book), but allowed us to see some great character development between other characters. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the growth shown for both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.
Suitors besides Bingley are introduced for Jane, and I was really not sure who she would end up with.
Also, we get to see Lizzy and Darcy after they're married, and I very much enjoyed that part of the book, and seeing a glimpse of post-marriage character development.
Overall, a solid, highly enjoyable Pride and Prejudice retelling.
The premise of this retelling is what would have happened had Mr. Bennet decided to "get his household in order." In other words, had he stepped in and begun to take seriously his responsibilities as a parent.
In this book, Mr. Bennet's change of mind occurs shortly after the Netherfield ball, when the Bingleys and Mr. Darcy had gone back to London, but before Jane's trip to London and Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins.
It was fun to watch the story play out this way. It completely did away with some of the main characters in the original book (Mr. Wickham was kinda a non-issue in this book), but allowed us to see some great character development between other characters. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the growth shown for both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.
Suitors besides Bingley are introduced for Jane, and I was really not sure who she would end up with.
Also, we get to see Lizzy and Darcy after they're married, and I very much enjoyed that part of the book, and seeing a glimpse of post-marriage character development.
Overall, a solid, highly enjoyable Pride and Prejudice retelling.
aniwould's review against another edition
2.0
The first half was incredible, and the characters felt true to the original text and full of life.
And then they got married, and the second half of the book felt like a poorly written and ill executed/edited fanfiction. Honestly more disappointing than if the entire book had been poor, because they entirely had me in the first half!
And then they got married, and the second half of the book felt like a poorly written and ill executed/edited fanfiction. Honestly more disappointing than if the entire book had been poor, because they entirely had me in the first half!
samhend101's review against another edition
3.0
As I am coming to the end of listening to this on audiobook, I was so conflicted, with so many positive reviews I felt something must be wrong with me.
A beautifully written book, with some very poignant scenes. Bennet dying and trying to fix his family. A slow (very slow) burn, with no angst and a HEA.
But -
OK, I have read everyone's reviews and I am in an absolute minority, but this Darcy skeevies me out!! I kept waiting the whole story long for his AHA moment. There was a minor one, following a tiny quarrel between ODC. Yet, it didn't feel like an epiphany as far as I am concerned.
This Darcy is Controlling, and loves her with Lust- not love and respect. Yes, they both get there in the end, tho lord knows he doesn't deserve it!
D goes to Mr. Bennet for her hand, not giving E the element of right of choice. He decides their wedding date and where, and until E schools him, was going to try and control which of her family she could stay in contact with. While the engagement period and the letters written between them go far in teaching them more about each other, in D's mind there is still much fixation on his physical need for E.
Once they marry, he is still treating her like a child, managing her and expecting her acquiescence, whenever, wherever. Again his thoughts are all sex motivated (I know, I know they are newlyweds), the little tid-bits he gets that he shouldn't be selfish are minuscule and in my head I keep yelling - Buy a frickin Vowel!!!! Yet, his thoughts whine over and over on why E isn't as in to him as he is with her. Because - SHE DIDN'T LOVE YOU!!! again she gets there in the end, blah, blah, blah...
Writing this and thinking on the whole story, it comes to me that what was missing is- he never found out that E not only didn't love him, at the time of her father forcing her to marry him, she despised him! Without that teaching aspect of the Darcy character, I came away with the feeling that there was everything manipulative about D. The last time I felt this was was reading Blinded by Prejudice. Also a very finely written story, but left me with the impression of Loss of choice/Control/Manipulation. Apparently it pushes a button.
Oh well.
A beautifully written book, with some very poignant scenes. Bennet dying and trying to fix his family. A slow (very slow) burn, with no angst and a HEA.
But -
OK, I have read everyone's reviews and I am in an absolute minority, but this Darcy skeevies me out!! I kept waiting the whole story long for his AHA moment. There was a minor one, following a tiny quarrel between ODC. Yet, it didn't feel like an epiphany as far as I am concerned.
This Darcy is Controlling, and loves her with Lust- not love and respect. Yes, they both get there in the end, tho lord knows he doesn't deserve it!
D goes to Mr. Bennet for her hand, not giving E the element of right of choice. He decides their wedding date and where, and until E schools him, was going to try and control which of her family she could stay in contact with. While the engagement period and the letters written between them go far in teaching them more about each other, in D's mind there is still much fixation on his physical need for E.
Once they marry, he is still treating her like a child, managing her and expecting her acquiescence, whenever, wherever. Again his thoughts are all sex motivated (I know, I know they are newlyweds), the little tid-bits he gets that he shouldn't be selfish are minuscule and in my head I keep yelling - Buy a frickin Vowel!!!! Yet, his thoughts whine over and over on why E isn't as in to him as he is with her. Because - SHE DIDN'T LOVE YOU!!! again she gets there in the end, blah, blah, blah...
Writing this and thinking on the whole story, it comes to me that what was missing is- he never found out that E not only didn't love him, at the time of her father forcing her to marry him, she despised him! Without that teaching aspect of the Darcy character, I came away with the feeling that there was everything manipulative about D. The last time I felt this was was reading Blinded by Prejudice. Also a very finely written story, but left me with the impression of Loss of choice/Control/Manipulation. Apparently it pushes a button.
Oh well.
brinastewart's review
4.0
I was hesitant going in because of the reviews from other people. They had a lot of them saying Darcy's behavior with the unequal affections was one of the things they didn't like. However, I have read others where Darcy behaved horribly because of that same reason but I felt this one did well. Yes, he struggled with it (who wouldn't) but he handled it better than over stories I read. Darcy also had a tendency to overreact negatively and pouty to Elizabeth's reactions or behaviors... thinking the worst but in this one he didn't allow the tantrum to happen (except a small one, once) but was quick to ask Elizabeth for clarification because he was taking it wrong. It made for some awkward conversations but they were able to avoid an argument and become closer.
I would read this one again!
I would read this one again!
kateorwig's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I wish there had been more resolution with Wickham, but otherwise a very lovely love stakes read.
jenbsbooks's review
5.0
Well ... I loved it. Here, the shift happens fairly early on, Darcy has fallen for Elizabeth, but the things that happen that eventually cause her to rethink her first impressions don't happen. Yet she accepts his proposal, in fact might have been pressured to accept Mr. Collins had Mr. Bennett discovered his failing health before that happened. Now, he desperately wants to make sure the family is taken care of (which means marrying off a least a couple of the daughters).
It's an interesting look at Mr. Bennett, who I have liked in the majority of the P&P variations I've read. Even a bit more about the relationship between him and Mrs.Bennett. I enjoyed seeing Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship evolve in a completely different way. While nothing explicit, their sexual relationship is addressed a bit more here than in any of the other variations I've read.
I got a bit confused at the epilogue ... but once I grasped what had happened, I loved that wrap up ;)
It's an interesting look at Mr. Bennett, who I have liked in the majority of the P&P variations I've read. Even a bit more about the relationship between him and Mrs.Bennett. I enjoyed seeing Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship evolve in a completely different way. While nothing explicit, their sexual relationship is addressed a bit more here than in any of the other variations I've read.
I got a bit confused at the epilogue ... but once I grasped what had happened, I loved that wrap up ;)
karenreader's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25