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Jane Austen in Space #1
Pride and Prejudice in Space
The human race’s failed attempt to colonize the distant planet of AiJalon has resulted in their being removed from polite society. Humans and misturas (half-human breeds) are not allowed to own land or inherit fortune. Thus, the primary goal of the Bennezon family is to marry off their five mistura daughters to any non-human man. Witty and vivacious Elloree Bennezon refuses to marry merely for financial security. But will she let her pride and prejudice rob her of a splendid love that is right before her. This futuristic take on a classic tale adds action, adventure, mystery to a time-less love story.
- GenresScience Fiction
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2017
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Sybil Nelson
28 books65 followersSybil Nelson lives in Charleston, SC with her husband and two daughters. She is a PhD student at the Medical University of South Carolina and has written twelve novel.
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January 26, 2019
I downloaded this one thanks to someone over at Litsy and it was a solid good read.
I wasn't sure by the title but it works. Nelson stayed fairly true to the original P&P but added her own twist with alternating POVs, space, and changing just enough of the characters that while staying true were also modern.
While I still can't stand Lydia Bennet, this retelling had less of her which was not only great but opened up the story for more of a story between Mr.Darkeny (Mr.Darcy) and Ms. Brennezon (Ms.Bennet).
I wasn't sure by the title but it works. Nelson stayed fairly true to the original P&P but added her own twist with alternating POVs, space, and changing just enough of the characters that while staying true were also modern.
While I still can't stand Lydia Bennet, this retelling had less of her which was not only great but opened up the story for more of a story between Mr.Darkeny (Mr.Darcy) and Ms. Brennezon (Ms.Bennet).
November 8, 2019
A P&P variation which is set in the future and on another planet. Where the Brennezon daughters are the half human (misturas) of the all too human Mrs Brennezon. The story roughly follows the original plotline with some obvious changes because of the location and non-human species involved.
Different but I found it enjoyable enough.
Different but I found it enjoyable enough.
May 7, 2017
Could have been so much better!
First of all, the title is inaccurate. It does not take place in space, but merely on another planet. Second, the names are all ridiculous. Third, humans are considered almost a subspecies or almost savage and cannot own property on this new adopted planet and since the the Bennezon daughters are half natives and humandisappointedt how the author worked in the entail of their home. Lastly, the reader is not really aware that the characters are speaker a native language most of the time because the author mentions that Elloree "Lizzy" is the only one on the "Bennets" to have learned to speak the Ancient native language, but never gives examples. The author doesn't give examples of the current language either your just supposed to assume they they are speaking it. When then Bennets speak English, which I don't know why the would , one could make the assumption that although thee mother is human, she may have been born on earth,but since thged goirlsx are half alien, they would have been born on thee alien planet and Educated there so why learn English. Ands why when it is spoken is it always crass, slang ridden rubbish.
This could have been such a great book. Am very, very disappointed.
First of all, the title is inaccurate. It does not take place in space, but merely on another planet. Second, the names are all ridiculous. Third, humans are considered almost a subspecies or almost savage and cannot own property on this new adopted planet and since the the Bennezon daughters are half natives and humandisappointedt how the author worked in the entail of their home. Lastly, the reader is not really aware that the characters are speaker a native language most of the time because the author mentions that Elloree "Lizzy" is the only one on the "Bennets" to have learned to speak the Ancient native language, but never gives examples. The author doesn't give examples of the current language either your just supposed to assume they they are speaking it. When then Bennets speak English, which I don't know why the would , one could make the assumption that although thee mother is human, she may have been born on earth,but since thged goirlsx are half alien, they would have been born on thee alien planet and Educated there so why learn English. Ands why when it is spoken is it always crass, slang ridden rubbish.
This could have been such a great book. Am very, very disappointed.
February 17, 2017
Okay so the title made me laugh and i didn't know how i was going to take it seriously. But it is actually very good. It sticks more or less to the story of the original, changed names and places that are very similar to the original so you know who is who. There is also a bit from different POV so you can see motives and feelings from both parties. It's modernized a bit as well so a little more scandalous.
I thought it was very cleverly done.
I thought it was very cleverly done.
May 15, 2022
Pride and Prejudice in Space, by Sybil Nelson, is basically the dream fanfic premise. An entirely new world for Lizzie and Mr Darcy? Scifi that's definitely going to have women in it? I'm in!
And the beginning lived up to my hopes. Parts of it are an almost word-for-word recounting of the Pride and Prejudice dialogue, hitting all the plot points, but in distance space! With aliens! You know, some apostrophes in the space names and tea served by droids and some random technology mentions. I loved this part.
"“So how goes it between Mr. Bilson and J’ai?” Chai’loi Loomis asked Elloree as they walked through a classic hologram of a George Seurat painting."
I could have done with some more worldbuilding, because having the whole plot and characters already developed would have allowed for so much more cool space stuff. Why are the servant droids serving tea? They could be having Martian frappucinos or literally anything in the entire imaginary universe, with the snobby Bingley sisters snarking that you can really taste the replicator or the rehydrator on the space Bennetts' humble offerings. It's an odd feeling to enjoy what I was reading, while also feeling like there was a missed opportunity for a really great Janeite reinvention novel.
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And the beginning lived up to my hopes. Parts of it are an almost word-for-word recounting of the Pride and Prejudice dialogue, hitting all the plot points, but in distance space! With aliens! You know, some apostrophes in the space names and tea served by droids and some random technology mentions. I loved this part.
"“So how goes it between Mr. Bilson and J’ai?” Chai’loi Loomis asked Elloree as they walked through a classic hologram of a George Seurat painting."
I could have done with some more worldbuilding, because having the whole plot and characters already developed would have allowed for so much more cool space stuff. Why are the servant droids serving tea? They could be having Martian frappucinos or literally anything in the entire imaginary universe, with the snobby Bingley sisters snarking that you can really taste the replicator or the rehydrator on the space Bennetts' humble offerings. It's an odd feeling to enjoy what I was reading, while also feeling like there was a missed opportunity for a really great Janeite reinvention novel.
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November 9, 2022
Took a little while to find its groove but enjoyable overall
This story took a while to win me over. At first, it was really just the canon book with slightly-changed details, and I don't see much reason to read something other than the original if it's not enough different. With time, though, the story found its own voice, and I was fond of it by the end.
It's definitely on the silly side, with a good amount of humor. Personally, I liked that, but I know not everyone does, so I thought I'd mention it. It also has quite a few typos. Despite that, it was a fun story with some endearing moments, and I enjoyed it.
This story took a while to win me over. At first, it was really just the canon book with slightly-changed details, and I don't see much reason to read something other than the original if it's not enough different. With time, though, the story found its own voice, and I was fond of it by the end.
It's definitely on the silly side, with a good amount of humor. Personally, I liked that, but I know not everyone does, so I thought I'd mention it. It also has quite a few typos. Despite that, it was a fun story with some endearing moments, and I enjoyed it.
April 21, 2022
For the first 60% of the book, it struck me as benign fun. Doesn't do anything spectacular with the story of P&P, but it was reimagined in creative ways, and I had fun with it.
And then the human trafficking angle hit. So, um, there's that.
Not the deepest P&P retelling I've read, but I can tell that the author had a lot of fun writing it. Just be aware that it does deal with a weighty subject. There is also a bit of violence and a nonconsensual kiss.
I do plan to read the S&S sequel, and I kiiiiinda wish that there was a full set of Austen novels in this world.
And then the human trafficking angle hit. So, um, there's that.
Not the deepest P&P retelling I've read, but I can tell that the author had a lot of fun writing it. Just be aware that it does deal with a weighty subject. There is also a bit of violence and a nonconsensual kiss.
I do plan to read the S&S sequel, and I kiiiiinda wish that there was a full set of Austen novels in this world.
December 27, 2022
I read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2020 reading challenge prompt read a book set in space. I can't say as putting Elizabeth and Mr. Darcey in space makes it any better. I have a love/hate relationship with Jane Austins books. I love how much I hate them and despite my professed dislike for them, I seem to somehow keep rereading them. This one is no exception. The author has done two more of Austens works with the space theme which i will immediately add to my to read list.
July 13, 2017
Great Story
If you are a P&P fan, you will love this story. While obviously not written word for word, Ms. Nelson was able to include every incident from the original book and then some, creating a magnificently original story. I loved the interacting between Ellorree and FontLRoy. This story is a must read, and I highly recommend it.
If you are a P&P fan, you will love this story. While obviously not written word for word, Ms. Nelson was able to include every incident from the original book and then some, creating a magnificently original story. I loved the interacting between Ellorree and FontLRoy. This story is a must read, and I highly recommend it.
January 20, 2021
Loved this SciFi Version
I loved this sci-fi version of Pride and Prejudice and read it thru in 2 sittings! Well written ... I could “see” the characters...will definitely get the next book in this series!
I loved this sci-fi version of Pride and Prejudice and read it thru in 2 sittings! Well written ... I could “see” the characters...will definitely get the next book in this series!
January 14, 2020
Couldn't get into it.
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