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natleesaurusrex's review
5.0
Truly enjoyed this variation. It was a fresh take and after 20 years of reading P&P variations that often seems impossible. I would have been interested in this being told as dual narration rather than only from Elizabeth's point of view, but I think only being in her head made understanding Darcy's new reality.
I'm not a super fan of the miscommunication trope, which there was a little of toward the last quarter of the book, but it was resolved without a third act breakup--and because (presumably) the reader has read the original work, you know exactly what the miscommunication is and it's more of a "UGH, FFS" than a truly angsty miscommunication. Full disclosure, I LOVE me some angst, so that was actually kind of a bummer.
I'm not a super fan of the miscommunication trope, which there was a little of toward the last quarter of the book, but it was resolved without a third act breakup--and because (presumably) the reader has read the original work, you know exactly what the miscommunication is and it's more of a "UGH, FFS" than a truly angsty miscommunication. Full disclosure, I LOVE me some angst, so that was actually kind of a bummer.
frompemberleytomiltonblog's review
5.0
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Blinded by Prejudice has one of the most powerful and gripping beginnings I’ve ever seen in a book. Written in the first person, this book immediately transports the reader into an unknown situation and, without even knowing who is narrating the story, all there is left for him is to feel everything the character is feeling. If a book was ever able to make a reader forget he is reading a story, and believe he is actually living it, Blinded by Prejudice is that book.
When Mr. Darcy, the Bingley’s, the Bennet sisters and Mr. Collins are visiting an old ruin site near Longbourn an earthquake strikes the grounds, and the consequences will change everyone’s lives forever.
The first part of the book will see Elizabeth Bennet forced to accept an engagement with Mr. Darcy, while Miss Bingley is also forced to accept Mr. Collins’s hand. However, these two engagements couldn’t be more different. Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship will take the center of the stage in the book, and we see them come closer to one another and discover the real person behind all the prejudices. Their romance is slow and angst free so the reader will witness many endearing moments between them, and after Mr. Darcy’s heroic actions, and his demonstration of strength and calm, he proves to be a patient and romantic man, which I am sure will captivate most readers.
Miss Bingley and Mr. Collins will take a minor part in the story, but their relationship will, as the reader may already have guessed, be a humorous one. Their actions will shock some characters in the book, but make the reader laugh out loud. The old Colonel will also be present in the story, and he will also bring some humor to it.
I cannot say I had a quibble with this book, but I did feel the first half of the book was much more engrossing than the last part and, because of that, it felt a little anticlimactic. Nevertheless, I do believe most readers will love this book. The first part has some angst to it, while the second part is full of romance as our characters get to spend more time together. Because of these two conditions, the book has enough diversity to appeal to a wide range of readers.
Blinded by Prejudice is one of those books the reader will hardly forget. The story is very interesting, and it slowly develops a relationship between the main characters that is endearing and passionate. Some secondary characters bring some humour to the story, which is a refreshing pause from the more serious tone we find in the main plot, and all these factors combined make it a remarkable book. I also enjoyed the writing style in Blinded by Prejudice and I highly recommend this book.
https://frompemberleytomilton.wordpress.com/2021/09/23/blinded-by-prejudice-by-karalynne-mackrory-review-giveaway/
Blinded by Prejudice has one of the most powerful and gripping beginnings I’ve ever seen in a book. Written in the first person, this book immediately transports the reader into an unknown situation and, without even knowing who is narrating the story, all there is left for him is to feel everything the character is feeling. If a book was ever able to make a reader forget he is reading a story, and believe he is actually living it, Blinded by Prejudice is that book.
When Mr. Darcy, the Bingley’s, the Bennet sisters and Mr. Collins are visiting an old ruin site near Longbourn an earthquake strikes the grounds, and the consequences will change everyone’s lives forever.
The first part of the book will see Elizabeth Bennet forced to accept an engagement with Mr. Darcy, while Miss Bingley is also forced to accept Mr. Collins’s hand. However, these two engagements couldn’t be more different. Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship will take the center of the stage in the book, and we see them come closer to one another and discover the real person behind all the prejudices. Their romance is slow and angst free so the reader will witness many endearing moments between them, and after Mr. Darcy’s heroic actions, and his demonstration of strength and calm, he proves to be a patient and romantic man, which I am sure will captivate most readers.
Miss Bingley and Mr. Collins will take a minor part in the story, but their relationship will, as the reader may already have guessed, be a humorous one. Their actions will shock some characters in the book, but make the reader laugh out loud. The old Colonel will also be present in the story, and he will also bring some humor to it.
I cannot say I had a quibble with this book, but I did feel the first half of the book was much more engrossing than the last part and, because of that, it felt a little anticlimactic. Nevertheless, I do believe most readers will love this book. The first part has some angst to it, while the second part is full of romance as our characters get to spend more time together. Because of these two conditions, the book has enough diversity to appeal to a wide range of readers.
Blinded by Prejudice is one of those books the reader will hardly forget. The story is very interesting, and it slowly develops a relationship between the main characters that is endearing and passionate. Some secondary characters bring some humour to the story, which is a refreshing pause from the more serious tone we find in the main plot, and all these factors combined make it a remarkable book. I also enjoyed the writing style in Blinded by Prejudice and I highly recommend this book.
hedwigsaardvark's review
5.0
During a sight seeing trip to Bodden Chapel, a landslide threatens Elizabeth Bennet’s life. Fitzwilliam Darcy leaps to protect her and the pair are buried alive together in a tiny space under rubble and soil.
The description of this is intense and claustrophobia inducing!
Being buried with an injured, semi-conscious gentleman overnight is viewed as a compromise, so marriage is essential to repair reputation.
We follow Elizabeth’s thoughts as she comes to terms with impending marriage to a man she was determined to dislike.
In addition, she feels guilty that in saving her, Darcy received a head injury which resulted in blindness.
I adored this book. The initial drama was compelling, the slow thawing of Elizabeth’s feelings about Darcy, together with his efforts to draw her closer to him were absorbing and the angst of the misunderstanding made me cry!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
The description of this is intense and claustrophobia inducing!
Being buried with an injured, semi-conscious gentleman overnight is viewed as a compromise, so marriage is essential to repair reputation.
We follow Elizabeth’s thoughts as she comes to terms with impending marriage to a man she was determined to dislike.
In addition, she feels guilty that in saving her, Darcy received a head injury which resulted in blindness.
I adored this book. The initial drama was compelling, the slow thawing of Elizabeth’s feelings about Darcy, together with his efforts to draw her closer to him were absorbing and the angst of the misunderstanding made me cry!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
misskaysee7's review
5.0
I loved this so much. I could not put it down. The idea of how much sight plays into the romance between Elizabeth and Darcy is brilliant.
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