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Undoing by L.L. Diamond

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katelennon05's review

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

karenreader's review

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emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

There were moments of ridiculousness, but all I remember is thinking I’d mention them in my review. Overall, very enjoyable. I’ve avoided it for years, but really liked it.

dannie86's review

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emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The premise is quite good, but really only takes about 2/3 of the book. Then when the main plot is resolved, it changes pace and kind of rambles on for the rest of it.

I like the main premise, but felt the device that finally gets Lizzy and Darcy together is not very imaginative. There were also points in dialogue where I had the impression the author broke out a thesaurus, hoping that less common complex words could stand in for the more formal language used in Austen's time (hint: they're not the same thing).

samhend101's review

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5.0

Reading the scenes when Thomas machinates the ultimate manipulation between ODC were difficult. I get why the author did it, but any man taking choice away from a woman about her own body does not sit well with me, especially considering today's current climate.

It was well written and a different variation for sure. At first, I promised myself I would never reread it. Now I have both a paperback and the audiobook.

It is an emotional story, following Elizabeth's journey and Darcy's confusion is just as difficult to witness. A good read though, if you brace yourself for emotional angst first.

jamietherebelliousreader's review

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4.0

4 stars. This was a really good P&P reimagining. I thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end. Some of the characters feel a bit OOC at times (especially Mr. Darcy) but it was never too much of it so I could let it slide. The essence of the characters was still there. I adored the plot of this and the development of Lizzie and Fitzwilliam’s relationship was so well done. It was absolutely romantic and I loved how absolutely smitten they were of one another. The ending was great and the epilogue was so beautiful. The writing was very good and it’s paced well. A lovely read.

loana10's review

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4.0

Very good. Lovely story with a lot of love. I cannot talk about it too much without important detail being expose... but everything was very caring and beautiful.