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A Governess for Longbourne: A Pride and Prejudice Fan Fiction
Mrs. Bennet has fallen ill, and Mr. Bennet seeks to remedy his shortcomings in his role as a father.
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Published September 1, 2017
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September 5, 2017
When a book contains the term "Fan Fiction' in the title, it should serve as a warning.
This 'book' isn't necessary bad per se but it is SOOOOO Frustrating!!! Somewhere in the chaos, confusion and disorder there is a really interesting book with a utterly crazy plot twist involving Mrs Young [see below]. Unfortunately to get to this you have to dig through a disjointed, muddled mess. I think, nay I hope, Kindle Unlimited needs to review it's program and stop people from slapping some crap on a page and posting it on KU. There are plenty of free sites on line where aspiring authors can post their Fan Fiction but they don't get paid. They do instead get constructive criticism and free editing and proofreading. Before one sets out to write a book I assume one would read one or 1000 and understand structure. I was mistaken. In addition to Mrs. Young losing her E Lady Catherine deBourg loses her H. I guess I should count my blessings that it wasn't Ane & Lizabeth. There is bizarre formatting; some books use italics to indicate a letter, others use extra indention. This author uses Underlining and often forgets to turn it off. [ ; )
In this bizarre P&P WTF Mrs. Bennet has fallen ill and Mr. Bennet has taken charge of the household. It is described as a stroke which has resulted in neck down paralysis. I find it incredibly unlikely that in the primitive medical climate of the Regency period; where bleeding was still considered a valid treatment, that someone suffering from a dual hemisphere stroke would not die within days. There would be no safe way to relieve the brain swelling, let alone the other systemic failures. (Yes I am a topic expert on this). But she lives and gradually regains consciousness. Very late in the book the author does address this until I got to wonder was the book meant to be read from back to front. [Not really it just seemed that lots of early stuff was dealt with on Mr. Bennet's walk. ]
But this isn't the least credible part of this story. The author also has a timey whimy way of dealing with chronology. She also lacks an understanding of the size of England (it is called a map people). Hertfordshire in 1812 was 'a half day's travel' from London. That has been determined to mean about 24 miles. That is not 1/2 the breadth of England. Things happen in a way that would be speedy by modern internet and cell phone speeds. Since this is all criticism an not much plot reveal I am going to be vague. On the night of the Meryton Assembly Lydia acts up, the next morning a governess arrives from London, unless she was Mary Poppins getting a burned copy of Mr. Bennet's note up the chimney (spoiler it isn't) there is no way this could have happened. Here's a bit of reality.
Mr. Bennet would have written to an employment agency. They would received the letter, they would review their files to see who was available and who would want to live in Hertfordshire. They would reply with a list of candidates, Mr. Bennet would reply with a choice of who he wanted to interview and interviews would have been arranged. A governess would be hired and her employment contracted. Regency time minimum of a week probably closer to a month.
The same day the governess arrives or close to it Mr. Bennet decides to send Jane and Lizzy off to the Gardiners. Now I realize that Mr. Bennet is no Mrs. Bennet but it seems utterly bizarre to send them away as soon as Darcy & Bingley have arrived. Oh yeah Darcy dances with Lizzy at the assembly so why later on does she recall his 'not handsome enough' when he never said it. She also recalls walking to Netherfield to visit Miss Bingley when there is no time for that to have happened.
So the tale unfolds with Jane and Lizzy meeting Darcy and Bingley on the road to London when they stop at an inn to wait out a storm. Lizzy and Jane are unchaperoned and there is no reasonable explanation as to why Bingley and Darcy who only arrived in Meryton a day or two earlier are back off to London, and the residence of the Bennet sisters makes them stay. Mr. Bingley abandons his newly leased estate to chase Jane. Then the Hursts leave and hire a local widow to stay with Caro, then they all go to Bath?? Darcy upon learning Mrs. Young [or Younge as JA wrote it] is inspired to write Lizzy a letter. Now Lizzy is speaking to Mr. Darcy there is no reason for him to write her, NONE, NADA, ZILCH, ZIP.
As wosedwew pointed out there is Mr. Darcy's surprise bath chair or wheeled chair and ramp. As with many parts of this mess the author is Bizarrely specific about detail like the type of hinges used to attach the fold-able ramps to the steps. This detail will be applied to meals, dresses and other extraneous filler. The claim of this bath chair and ramp it that a single person will be able to wheel Mrs. Bennet up and down so she won't need to be carried.
I thought this was absurd and ridiculous. here's the research.
Then we jump back to Meryton, then we jump back to London, then we jump back to Meryton. The only problem is that what is going on in London is Months ahead of Meryton. So the book doesn't make any sense. AT ALL!!
If you are the author of this story and you have read this far into this review I really hope you will keep writing I just hope you will find some editors, proofreaders or betas to help you shape your stories into something worth paying for.
This 'book' isn't necessary bad per se but it is SOOOOO Frustrating!!! Somewhere in the chaos, confusion and disorder there is a really interesting book with a utterly crazy plot twist involving Mrs Young [see below]. Unfortunately to get to this you have to dig through a disjointed, muddled mess. I think, nay I hope, Kindle Unlimited needs to review it's program and stop people from slapping some crap on a page and posting it on KU. There are plenty of free sites on line where aspiring authors can post their Fan Fiction but they don't get paid. They do instead get constructive criticism and free editing and proofreading. Before one sets out to write a book I assume one would read one or 1000 and understand structure. I was mistaken. In addition to Mrs. Young losing her E Lady Catherine deBourg loses her H. I guess I should count my blessings that it wasn't Ane & Lizabeth. There is bizarre formatting; some books use italics to indicate a letter, others use extra indention. This author uses Underlining and often forgets to turn it off. [ ; )
In this bizarre P&P WTF Mrs. Bennet has fallen ill and Mr. Bennet has taken charge of the household. It is described as a stroke which has resulted in neck down paralysis. I find it incredibly unlikely that in the primitive medical climate of the Regency period; where bleeding was still considered a valid treatment, that someone suffering from a dual hemisphere stroke would not die within days. There would be no safe way to relieve the brain swelling, let alone the other systemic failures. (Yes I am a topic expert on this). But she lives and gradually regains consciousness. Very late in the book the author does address this until I got to wonder was the book meant to be read from back to front. [Not really it just seemed that lots of early stuff was dealt with on Mr. Bennet's walk. ]
But this isn't the least credible part of this story. The author also has a timey whimy way of dealing with chronology. She also lacks an understanding of the size of England (it is called a map people). Hertfordshire in 1812 was 'a half day's travel' from London. That has been determined to mean about 24 miles. That is not 1/2 the breadth of England. Things happen in a way that would be speedy by modern internet and cell phone speeds. Since this is all criticism an not much plot reveal I am going to be vague. On the night of the Meryton Assembly Lydia acts up, the next morning a governess arrives from London, unless she was Mary Poppins getting a burned copy of Mr. Bennet's note up the chimney (spoiler it isn't) there is no way this could have happened. Here's a bit of reality.
Mr. Bennet would have written to an employment agency. They would received the letter, they would review their files to see who was available and who would want to live in Hertfordshire. They would reply with a list of candidates, Mr. Bennet would reply with a choice of who he wanted to interview and interviews would have been arranged. A governess would be hired and her employment contracted. Regency time minimum of a week probably closer to a month.
The same day the governess arrives or close to it Mr. Bennet decides to send Jane and Lizzy off to the Gardiners. Now I realize that Mr. Bennet is no Mrs. Bennet but it seems utterly bizarre to send them away as soon as Darcy & Bingley have arrived. Oh yeah Darcy dances with Lizzy at the assembly so why later on does she recall his 'not handsome enough' when he never said it. She also recalls walking to Netherfield to visit Miss Bingley when there is no time for that to have happened.
So the tale unfolds with Jane and Lizzy meeting Darcy and Bingley on the road to London when they stop at an inn to wait out a storm. Lizzy and Jane are unchaperoned and there is no reasonable explanation as to why Bingley and Darcy who only arrived in Meryton a day or two earlier are back off to London, and the residence of the Bennet sisters makes them stay. Mr. Bingley abandons his newly leased estate to chase Jane. Then the Hursts leave and hire a local widow to stay with Caro, then they all go to Bath?? Darcy upon learning Mrs. Young [or Younge as JA wrote it] is inspired to write Lizzy a letter. Now Lizzy is speaking to Mr. Darcy there is no reason for him to write her, NONE, NADA, ZILCH, ZIP.
As wosedwew pointed out there is Mr. Darcy's surprise bath chair or wheeled chair and ramp. As with many parts of this mess the author is Bizarrely specific about detail like the type of hinges used to attach the fold-able ramps to the steps. This detail will be applied to meals, dresses and other extraneous filler. The claim of this bath chair and ramp it that a single person will be able to wheel Mrs. Bennet up and down so she won't need to be carried.
I thought this was absurd and ridiculous. here's the research.
Maximum slope for hand-propelled wheelchair ramps should be 1" of rise to every 12" of length (4.8 degree angle; 8.3% grade). Maximum slope for power chairs should be 1.5" rise to 12" length (7.1 degree angle; 12.5% grade).
International Residential Code (standard code used all over US) requires a 10" minimum tread and a 7-3/4" maximum riser. This would be an angle of approximately 37.8 degrees; 65.5% grade.
Now my physics is pretty damn rusty but according to a formula I found on line the Force to push Mrs. Bennet (est weight 120 lbs) her wheeled chair (estimated weight 40 lbs) up a 65% slope is ... 380 pounds of force. Conversely the strength required to keep her from flying down the slope is 380 pounds of resistance. This isn't a one person job unless the one person is a strong man contestant.
Then we jump back to Meryton, then we jump back to London, then we jump back to Meryton. The only problem is that what is going on in London is Months ahead of Meryton. So the book doesn't make any sense. AT ALL!!
If you are the author of this story and you have read this far into this review I really hope you will keep writing I just hope you will find some editors, proofreaders or betas to help you shape your stories into something worth paying for.
September 5, 2017
No one can write perfect English and keep it up through a stretch of ten chapters. It has never been done. ~Mark Twain
But perhaps a writer who pretends to be an author could try. I worked very hard to find a redeeming value in this story but it was next to impossible to understand.
There’s a fine line between funny and annoying – and it’s exactly the width of a quotation mark. But it's not the quotation mark that deserves our wrath. It's our bad habits... ~Martha Brockenbrough
Most annoying of all: multiple speakers within a single paragraph! It is sometimes nearly impossible to understand which character is speaking. Again and again and again and again, quotes appear around text, end quotes, and opening quotes without change of paragraph.
The plot is simple to the point of inane. Many plot points make no sense.
Example: Mr. Bennet refuses to allow Lydia to attend the Assembly. The next day he hires a governess for Lydia (who arrives that same day) and sends Jane and Elizabeth to visit the Gardiners. The sisters happen upon Darcy and Bingley at an inn in route to London. They recall things from previous meetings and visits to the Bingley sisters even though they met the Netherfield people just the previous evening. Huh? Huh?
Example: Mrs. Bennet has been incapacitated with a stroke. Even though he has never visited Longbourn and is currently in London, Darcy sends a wheel chair for Mrs. Bennet’s use (she is bedridden and doesn’t even sit in a chair in her room). He also sends a carpenter to install a ramp over the staircase (apparently it is a serviceable staircase being neither too steep nor too shallow for someone in Mrs. Bennet’s position). The ramp will be easily removed when the staircase is needed for someone walking up the stairs. Huh? Huh? Huh?
Grammar Checker – A software program that is not needed by those who know grammar and virtually useless for those who don't. ~Richard E. Turner (1937–2011), The Grammar Curmudgeon, a.k.a. "The Mudge," from "The Curmudgeon's Short Dictionary of Modern Phrases," c.2009
A good editor could have corrected the multitude of punctuation and grammatical errors. A beta reader could have offered guidance on presenting the story. There were some plot elements that could have been interesting but the story as a whole is lacking.
The best thing about it: It’s Short!
A man's grammar, like Caesar’s wife, must not only be pure, but above suspicion of impurity. ~Edgar Allan Poe, critique of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's "Night and Morning," in Marginalia
But perhaps a writer who pretends to be an author could try. I worked very hard to find a redeeming value in this story but it was next to impossible to understand.
There’s a fine line between funny and annoying – and it’s exactly the width of a quotation mark. But it's not the quotation mark that deserves our wrath. It's our bad habits... ~Martha Brockenbrough
Most annoying of all: multiple speakers within a single paragraph! It is sometimes nearly impossible to understand which character is speaking. Again and again and again and again, quotes appear around text, end quotes, and opening quotes without change of paragraph.
The plot is simple to the point of inane. Many plot points make no sense.
Example: Mr. Bennet refuses to allow Lydia to attend the Assembly. The next day he hires a governess for Lydia (who arrives that same day) and sends Jane and Elizabeth to visit the Gardiners. The sisters happen upon Darcy and Bingley at an inn in route to London. They recall things from previous meetings and visits to the Bingley sisters even though they met the Netherfield people just the previous evening. Huh? Huh?
Example: Mrs. Bennet has been incapacitated with a stroke. Even though he has never visited Longbourn and is currently in London, Darcy sends a wheel chair for Mrs. Bennet’s use (she is bedridden and doesn’t even sit in a chair in her room). He also sends a carpenter to install a ramp over the staircase (apparently it is a serviceable staircase being neither too steep nor too shallow for someone in Mrs. Bennet’s position). The ramp will be easily removed when the staircase is needed for someone walking up the stairs. Huh? Huh? Huh?
Grammar Checker – A software program that is not needed by those who know grammar and virtually useless for those who don't. ~Richard E. Turner (1937–2011), The Grammar Curmudgeon, a.k.a. "The Mudge," from "The Curmudgeon's Short Dictionary of Modern Phrases," c.2009
A good editor could have corrected the multitude of punctuation and grammatical errors. A beta reader could have offered guidance on presenting the story. There were some plot elements that could have been interesting but the story as a whole is lacking.
The best thing about it: It’s Short!
A man's grammar, like Caesar’s wife, must not only be pure, but above suspicion of impurity. ~Edgar Allan Poe, critique of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's "Night and Morning," in Marginalia
March 16, 2018
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” –Frederick Douglass
This was a free offer on Amazon. Read the reviews, Leslie, Wose, and Elin expressed it very well. Leslie did a great job explaining the physics needed to aide Mrs. Bennet. Also, there was a time differential in the various scenes as they switched back and forth between Meryton and London. Perhaps there was a Time-Turner like Hermione used in Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban.
Oh my… what a mess… a clean mess, but a mess none the less. You know you are in for it when the title misspells Longbourn [not Longbourne]. Within the first few sentences I counted a dozen errors. I had read the reviews and knew it was going to be bad… so I took a calming breath and waded in. I wanted to see what this story was about.
Deep within the miasma of misspelled names, huge paragraphs with no breaks… even for different speakers, I was able to [sort of] enjoy a unique story that we have not seen before. Yeah, it was a reimagining that was rather unusual. When Mrs. Bennet [not Bennett] became ill [we assume a stroke], Mrs. Younge [not Young] was hired by Mr. Bennet to be governess for his recalcitrant daughter Lydia [not Lidia]. She had refused to improve under the tutelage of her sisters Jane and Elizabeth [which is it Lizzy or Lizzie]. When she continued to rebel and harass Kitty, she was moved back to the school room, was no longer considered out and, therefore, did not attend the Meryton Assembly.
The love story between the eldest daughters of Longbourn and those visiting gentlemen staying at Netherfield was a whirlwind and all too quickly strong feelings were being expressed within a few pages. I will have to wear a neck brace due to the whiplash. I couldn’t believe it.
Mr. and Mrs. Philips [not Phillips] were sensible people and helped with the legal and financial improvements that Mr. Bennet wanted implemented in order to help his daughters. Mr. Collins showed up and caused a bit of trouble by contacting Lady Catherine de Bourgh [not De Bourg] with an express explaining all that was going on in Hertfordshire regarding her nephew. Thank goodness we didn’t see her but we heard of her through her letters and the ramblings of her sycophant servant, Mr. Collins.
“Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.” –Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Mr. Bennet felt he had a lot for which to be forgiven. The theme of the story quickly changed to a faith-based story. A well-known rogue talked of finding forgiveness and redemption and… at this point, the tone of the story changed. There was a very powerful scene where several people asked for forgiveness for previous misdeeds. One also expressed finding forgiveness through a newly found faith in a higher power. It was not preachy… it was gently described as part of their journey. Although it was rushed and choppy, it was well done.
The resolution came on a whirlwind and ended the story quickly. There was an epilogue that left me pleasantly surprised. I hope this author continues to write… but with the aid of a beta reader and a good editor. I don’t want to wade through a mess like this for a novella. [2.4-stars] By submitting this story… in such deplorable shape, the author has shown a lack of respect, not only for Jane Austen and her beloved classic, but also for the loyal readers that love the JAFF [Jane Austen Fan Fiction] genre.
This was a free offer on Amazon. Read the reviews, Leslie, Wose, and Elin expressed it very well. Leslie did a great job explaining the physics needed to aide Mrs. Bennet. Also, there was a time differential in the various scenes as they switched back and forth between Meryton and London. Perhaps there was a Time-Turner like Hermione used in Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban.
Oh my… what a mess… a clean mess, but a mess none the less. You know you are in for it when the title misspells Longbourn [not Longbourne]. Within the first few sentences I counted a dozen errors. I had read the reviews and knew it was going to be bad… so I took a calming breath and waded in. I wanted to see what this story was about.
Deep within the miasma of misspelled names, huge paragraphs with no breaks… even for different speakers, I was able to [sort of] enjoy a unique story that we have not seen before. Yeah, it was a reimagining that was rather unusual. When Mrs. Bennet [not Bennett] became ill [we assume a stroke], Mrs. Younge [not Young] was hired by Mr. Bennet to be governess for his recalcitrant daughter Lydia [not Lidia]. She had refused to improve under the tutelage of her sisters Jane and Elizabeth [which is it Lizzy or Lizzie]. When she continued to rebel and harass Kitty, she was moved back to the school room, was no longer considered out and, therefore, did not attend the Meryton Assembly.
The love story between the eldest daughters of Longbourn and those visiting gentlemen staying at Netherfield was a whirlwind and all too quickly strong feelings were being expressed within a few pages. I will have to wear a neck brace due to the whiplash. I couldn’t believe it.
Mr. and Mrs. Philips [not Phillips] were sensible people and helped with the legal and financial improvements that Mr. Bennet wanted implemented in order to help his daughters. Mr. Collins showed up and caused a bit of trouble by contacting Lady Catherine de Bourgh [not De Bourg] with an express explaining all that was going on in Hertfordshire regarding her nephew. Thank goodness we didn’t see her but we heard of her through her letters and the ramblings of her sycophant servant, Mr. Collins.
“Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.” –Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Mr. Bennet felt he had a lot for which to be forgiven. The theme of the story quickly changed to a faith-based story. A well-known rogue talked of finding forgiveness and redemption and… at this point, the tone of the story changed. There was a very powerful scene where several people asked for forgiveness for previous misdeeds. One also expressed finding forgiveness through a newly found faith in a higher power. It was not preachy… it was gently described as part of their journey. Although it was rushed and choppy, it was well done.
The resolution came on a whirlwind and ended the story quickly. There was an epilogue that left me pleasantly surprised. I hope this author continues to write… but with the aid of a beta reader and a good editor. I don’t want to wade through a mess like this for a novella. [2.4-stars] By submitting this story… in such deplorable shape, the author has shown a lack of respect, not only for Jane Austen and her beloved classic, but also for the loyal readers that love the JAFF [Jane Austen Fan Fiction] genre.
March 24, 2018
After Mrs Bennet falls ill Mr Bennet employs a governess for the three younger daughters - a Mrs Young. The romances of Jane and Elizabeth with Bingley and Darcy carry on apace.
Bad points of the story - really needs to be proof read and the formating of the kindle is quite bad.
Three stars for the potential of the story if it could be re-written at a slower pace and all the mistakes corrected.
Bad points of the story - really needs to be proof read and the formating of the kindle is quite bad.
Three stars for the potential of the story if it could be re-written at a slower pace and all the mistakes corrected.
March 14, 2018
Sweet and creative twist although somewhat dry, especially in the beginning.
Some of the turns was a bit rushed and it felt a bit underdeveloped but the author has potential.
Mrs Bennet has had a stroke which forces mr Bennet to take control of his family.
Elizabeth and Jane are rather successful in educating Mary and Kitty but Lydia proves to be a challenge. Hiring a governess, mrs Young seems to be the answer. As Elizabeth and Jane journey to town to visit the Gardiner's and run into Darcy and Bingley on the way, they get new and disturbing information about the new governess.
Really liked the twists to Wickham, Lydia, mrs Young and Collins in this story. Thought it creative and inventive. The love stories of ODC and Jane/Bingley left something wanting.
2.5* rounded up to 3.
Some of the turns was a bit rushed and it felt a bit underdeveloped but the author has potential.
Mrs Bennet has had a stroke which forces mr Bennet to take control of his family.
Elizabeth and Jane are rather successful in educating Mary and Kitty but Lydia proves to be a challenge. Hiring a governess, mrs Young seems to be the answer. As Elizabeth and Jane journey to town to visit the Gardiner's and run into Darcy and Bingley on the way, they get new and disturbing information about the new governess.
Really liked the twists to Wickham, Lydia, mrs Young and Collins in this story. Thought it creative and inventive. The love stories of ODC and Jane/Bingley left something wanting.
2.5* rounded up to 3.
November 16, 2019
Sadly Quite messy
I wanted to like this variation of Pride and Prejudice. It had potential if only the author had taken the trouble to fill in huge gaps in information. For example, how does Elizabeth know anything about Miss Darcy before they meet. And when did Mr Darcy insult her or the neighborhood at the assembly? We did not see this or hear of it before Elizabeth jokes about it? There had been no mention of this any where. There are multiple instances where the story seems to skip around details ... always assuming that we all know things that cannot be assumed since this story is supposed to be a detour from the original reality. Poor editing was often distracting. The whole thing is dialogue with very little if any descriptive writing.
Also If not so ridiculously abrupt and with little substantial proof, Wickam’s transformation may be believed but as written.... it is extremely unbelievable (and I am person of faith and wish to hope for him.). I continued to wait for the shoe to drop and for him to show it was all a joke until the Epilogue. I am sorry to give it a low review but I was very disappointed. I have read much better fan fiction on the sites, but they are free. At least they did not take my money undeservedly like this story did. Beware
I wanted to like this variation of Pride and Prejudice. It had potential if only the author had taken the trouble to fill in huge gaps in information. For example, how does Elizabeth know anything about Miss Darcy before they meet. And when did Mr Darcy insult her or the neighborhood at the assembly? We did not see this or hear of it before Elizabeth jokes about it? There had been no mention of this any where. There are multiple instances where the story seems to skip around details ... always assuming that we all know things that cannot be assumed since this story is supposed to be a detour from the original reality. Poor editing was often distracting. The whole thing is dialogue with very little if any descriptive writing.
Also If not so ridiculously abrupt and with little substantial proof, Wickam’s transformation may be believed but as written.... it is extremely unbelievable (and I am person of faith and wish to hope for him.). I continued to wait for the shoe to drop and for him to show it was all a joke until the Epilogue. I am sorry to give it a low review but I was very disappointed. I have read much better fan fiction on the sites, but they are free. At least they did not take my money undeservedly like this story did. Beware
dnf-skimmed-or-free-samples
September 16, 2024The idea is sort of interesting. If Georgiana Darcy's former companion becomes Lydia's governess, what kind of havoc can she wreak? But I should have known that a story that has a typo on the cover is in search of an editor. Bennets become Bennetts, Mrs. Younge becomes Mrs. Young, De Bourgh becomes De Bourg. The punctuation is iffy, some sections are needlessly underlined (it seems the author wanted to highlight letters, but did not turn the underlining off at the right place), and the readability suffers because some paragraphs are walls of text that have several lines of dialogue by different speakers.
DNF because I just didn't care enough to muddle through.
I did skim sufficiently to find out that Collins apologizes for something he did, Mrs. Young does some good in the world in the end, Wickham attends a Christian revival, and even Lydia becomes religious eventually. So I guess this is some sort of a redemption story. But if you don't bother editing your redemption story, I probably won't bother reading it.
I think I got it as a freebie at some point.
DNF because I just didn't care enough to muddle through.
I did skim sufficiently to find out that Collins apologizes for something he did, Mrs. Young does some good in the world in the end, Wickham attends a Christian revival, and even Lydia becomes religious eventually. So I guess this is some sort of a redemption story. But if you don't bother editing your redemption story, I probably won't bother reading it.
I think I got it as a freebie at some point.
July 3, 2019
Une petite vignette sympathique, qui si elle n'introduit pas de tensions entre Lizzy et Darcy, a le mérite de réhabiliter les personnages de Lydia, Wickham et Mrs Young. De fait, l'intrigue se centre presque entièrement sur ces personnages et bouleverse complétement l'histoire avec un personnage de Wickham touchant et ayant obtenu sa rédemption. J'ai apprécié la manière dont l'auteure réinvente la relation entre Mrs Young et Wickham et la façon dont notre Georgiana accorde son pardon. En ce qui concerne Mrs Bennet, même si on est triste pour sa maladie, ça donne l'occasion à son époux de s'imposer. Le twist avec Mr Collins et sa nouvelle mariée était bien trouvé et j'ai aimé la fin de Mr Bennet
Ce que j'aime : la réhabilitation et la rédemption de Wickham, la fin de Mr Bennet
Ce que j'aime moins : aucune tension entre Lizzy et Darcy
En bref : Un vignette sympathique qui s'éloigne de l'original mais qui est amusant à lire
Ma note
6/10
Ce que j'aime : la réhabilitation et la rédemption de Wickham, la fin de Mr Bennet
Ce que j'aime moins : aucune tension entre Lizzy et Darcy
En bref : Un vignette sympathique qui s'éloigne de l'original mais qui est amusant à lire
Ma note
6/10
April 6, 2018
Quick read, timeline confusing
The book was a quick read but the dialogue and timeline was a bit confusing because it just ran together. There was a bit of an epilogue but only mentioned what happened to Mr & Mrs Bennet, Mrs Young, Lydia, Wickham, Mr Collins & Mary so it lacked a little bit of finality.
The book was a quick read but the dialogue and timeline was a bit confusing because it just ran together. There was a bit of an epilogue but only mentioned what happened to Mr & Mrs Bennet, Mrs Young, Lydia, Wickham, Mr Collins & Mary so it lacked a little bit of finality.
September 16, 2024
When attention to the book is inadequate to spell the basic names correctly, I am not willing to give a book anything more than 1*. These books do not do the genre any favours, instead ruining the reputation of authors who do take the time necessary to write and edit well.
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