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blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
This one was SO sweet. Everyone was so nice, except for Caroline. If you think she is bitchy otherwise, then here, omg, the most annoying bitchy woman who I just want to punch in the face.
But everyone else was sweet. Because in this what if Mr and Mrs Bennet found their way to each other. So Mrs Bennet never turned into that annoying woman that she is. She was really nice, he was really nice.
Darcy meets Elizabeth, and does not insult her.
Bingley and Jane meet and are dull as always.
Mary is nice and meets a man, and I was all yay, but then dang! In book 3 we get to see that first. What???! I wanted that conclusion now. Here we just got Lizzy and Darcy. Such a shame. Cos it was sweet and fun.
But everyone else was sweet. Because in this what if Mr and Mrs Bennet found their way to each other. So Mrs Bennet never turned into that annoying woman that she is. She was really nice, he was really nice.
Darcy meets Elizabeth, and does not insult her.
Bingley and Jane meet and are dull as always.
Mary is nice and meets a man, and I was all yay, but then dang! In book 3 we get to see that first. What???! I wanted that conclusion now. Here we just got Lizzy and Darcy. Such a shame. Cos it was sweet and fun.
caslater83's review against another edition
3.0
I consider myself a "Jane Austen purist", so I have to say that this is not my cup of tea. The author did an okay job with the story line, character development, and the pace of the book. But I just can't see how it's even possible for someone like Lizzy to "get lost" on a one of her walks. Sorry, I just can't get into that.
I also would have liked to see a closer bond between Lizzy and Charlotte. The two are very very VERY good friends, and I just don't think that Ms. Johnson did them justice.
I also would have liked to see a closer bond between Lizzy and Charlotte. The two are very very VERY good friends, and I just don't think that Ms. Johnson did them justice.
vesper1931's review
4.0
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, a few years prior to the start of the story Mr. Bennet was injured resulting in a change in the Bennet family's behaviour. This is mainly the story of Darcy and Elizabeth, with minor stories of Jane and Mary.
Having just bought Part Three, I thought it best to re-read the first two in the series. Again I have enjoyed the story, and like that we read about the Fitzwilliams and Mary Bennet, and how conniving is Caroline Bingley.
Having just bought Part Three, I thought it best to re-read the first two in the series. Again I have enjoyed the story, and like that we read about the Fitzwilliams and Mary Bennet, and how conniving is Caroline Bingley.
vesper1931's review against another edition
5.0
A re-read of Chosen, the first volume of Leaving Bennet Behind is a Pride and Prejudice variation telling the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy.
What if Mr Bennet was involved in an accident several years prior to the start of the story, which changed his attitude as a father from the indolent man he was to one that protected his daughters and wife.
With the meeting of Darcy and Elizabeth before the Merton Assembly how does this effect their futures. This is the tale of those few months after the assembly.
An enjoyable re-read of this well-written variation.
What if Mr Bennet was involved in an accident several years prior to the start of the story, which changed his attitude as a father from the indolent man he was to one that protected his daughters and wife.
With the meeting of Darcy and Elizabeth before the Merton Assembly how does this effect their futures. This is the tale of those few months after the assembly.
An enjoyable re-read of this well-written variation.
ravenmoon's review
4.0
This book was a little slow for me. I can't waiting for conflict and to me it seemed like it never showed up. I did like the book and now I'm off to read book 2.
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