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See No Evil: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2026
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July 22, 2026
I’m always interested in stories where a character is dealing with a handicap or impairment and how they persevere, and even triumph, over obstacles.
In this story, blindness doesn’t seem to affect Elizabeth in any significant way. I gave up after a couple of chapters, but she was annoyingly smug, and she was rude to Darcy. I was again struck by the impression that Elizabeth must have already read P&P because she seemed to know things that were in P&P but wouldn’t be known to someone meeting Darcy for the first time. Tiresome.
And don’t get me started on the ridiculous shifting narrative style. It basically served to distance me emotionally from the actual story as I was constantly having to mentally adapt to the flow of the story.
In this story, blindness doesn’t seem to affect Elizabeth in any significant way. I gave up after a couple of chapters, but she was annoyingly smug, and she was rude to Darcy. I was again struck by the impression that Elizabeth must have already read P&P because she seemed to know things that were in P&P but wouldn’t be known to someone meeting Darcy for the first time. Tiresome.
And don’t get me started on the ridiculous shifting narrative style. It basically served to distance me emotionally from the actual story as I was constantly having to mentally adapt to the flow of the story.
July 24, 2026
This story is VERY unique because it’s more of a writing exercise than a cohesive, flowing novel. Each chapter is written in a different (explicit) narrator style, with different viewpoints and language structure.
Main characters include Anne De Bourgh, Cnel Fitzwilliam, Jane, and Charlotte. Each one of these gets looong chapters wholly focused on them and their story arc, to the point that it reads more like an ensamble cast of equal prominence, than a “Lizzy and Darcy” story (they don’t share a scene for about 2/3 of the book, if not more!).
The plot was absolutely bonkers, and the funny part is that if I picked out the book thinking that Elizabeth being blind would be “problematic”, I soon found out that part was totally a non-issue, compared to Cnel Fitzwilliam going crazy with PTSD, Charlotte becoming an army nurse, Jane outrageously flirting with Darcy, Darcy developing intense platonic “friendships” with Jane AND Charlotte, and Elizabeth moving to America with her new BBF, Mise De Bourgh !
The love story between Lizzy & Darcy was virtually non-existent, and it didn’t even bother me much as I was reading through the passionate affairs of Jane or Charlotte.
Main characters include Anne De Bourgh, Cnel Fitzwilliam, Jane, and Charlotte. Each one of these gets looong chapters wholly focused on them and their story arc, to the point that it reads more like an ensamble cast of equal prominence, than a “Lizzy and Darcy” story (they don’t share a scene for about 2/3 of the book, if not more!).
The plot was absolutely bonkers, and the funny part is that if I picked out the book thinking that Elizabeth being blind would be “problematic”, I soon found out that part was totally a non-issue, compared to Cnel Fitzwilliam going crazy with PTSD, Charlotte becoming an army nurse, Jane outrageously flirting with Darcy, Darcy developing intense platonic “friendships” with Jane AND Charlotte, and Elizabeth moving to America with her new BBF, Mise De Bourgh !
The love story between Lizzy & Darcy was virtually non-existent, and it didn’t even bother me much as I was reading through the passionate affairs of Jane or Charlotte.
July 19, 2026
Spectacular
I didn't think I would like a blind Elizabeth... But she was spectacular! Thank you for another unusual, heartwarming, and engaging story. It was great. I particularly like the fact that you always include a more authentic masculine perspective. Many P&P variations lack this.
I didn't think I would like a blind Elizabeth... But she was spectacular! Thank you for another unusual, heartwarming, and engaging story. It was great. I particularly like the fact that you always include a more authentic masculine perspective. Many P&P variations lack this.
August 10, 2026
The changing writing style wasn't my favorite, and I don't think we had enough interaction with E & D to really fall in love. We brushed over their initial interactions with basically "they spent a lot of time together and she introduced him to everyone"... Then they don't see each other for nearly two years. I also don't feel I got any emotion from Lizzy in those first couple chapters.
A good premise, but could use a bit more in my opinion. There were also a few things that just didn't make sense.
I did like Anne though.
A good premise, but could use a bit more in my opinion. There were also a few things that just didn't make sense.
I did like Anne though.
July 26, 2026
wow
A great fast paced story. It touches on canon, but has its own take on it. I dislike how long it takes Darcy and Elizabeth to their HEA, but I’m delighted with everyone else’s. This is a story of growth and healing. Adventure and disaster. The characters are strong, more so than normal, with surprising yet satisfying twists. You WILL thoroughly enjoy it.
A great fast paced story. It touches on canon, but has its own take on it. I dislike how long it takes Darcy and Elizabeth to their HEA, but I’m delighted with everyone else’s. This is a story of growth and healing. Adventure and disaster. The characters are strong, more so than normal, with surprising yet satisfying twists. You WILL thoroughly enjoy it.
August 6, 2026
Seeing more than you could imagine
I liked this confident, loved and cherished Elizabeth. Championed by her family and friends, her astute nature and caring warmth radiated throughout. I liked this somewhat off-kilter Darcy. He’s a good many and Elizabeth’s observations helped him be a better man and to truly like himself and gain long lasting friendships with women.
I liked this confident, loved and cherished Elizabeth. Championed by her family and friends, her astute nature and caring warmth radiated throughout. I liked this somewhat off-kilter Darcy. He’s a good many and Elizabeth’s observations helped him be a better man and to truly like himself and gain long lasting friendships with women.
July 31, 2026
Wade Mann's books are always unique and interesting, including this one. Beautifully crafted.
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