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mandabear84's review
3.0
It’s not that I’m non enjoying reading this, but I just have to say - the HEAVY reliance on dream sequence to move the plot along is a very unaustenesque literary device.
It’s been fun to explore some possibilities of the events that follow P&P but if you are looking for something in the style of Austen’s writing, with her characteristic sarcasm, wit, and social commentary, this series really isn’t it.
It’s been fun to explore some possibilities of the events that follow P&P but if you are looking for something in the style of Austen’s writing, with her characteristic sarcasm, wit, and social commentary, this series really isn’t it.
brinastewart's review
2.0
I was not happy with this one as the first. I found it excruciatingly long with dreams that two of the characters had after a trauma that did not need to be in there and did not serve a purpose other than talking of a variation of what could have happened...., those are books themselves a whole area of P&P variation stories. There did not need to be a mini variation story within this story. I feel the author's stories are drawn out in this book for each character. The book could have been shorter or more things could have taken place.
Bottom line: extremely slow and extremely long.
Bottom line: extremely slow and extremely long.
kimal25's review
4.0
This book was a continuation of A Constant Love and followed the same characters through the next several months of their lives. Elizabeth and Darcy saw the birth of there heir. giorgiana hand Matthew had yet more trials with injuries and being together. Catherine and Andrew saw their marriage finally. Edward although no longer whole had a very good storyline. the thing I like the least was while Georgiana and Elizabeth slept they had very detailed dreams that seemed quite unnecessary to the plot of the story. I did like that not everything came completely easily to our main characters. the emotions evoked by this author where once again very intense. I found whenever I stopped reading for a while that I would have strong emotions more appropriate for the characters in the story than myself going about my day. overall I very much enjoyed this book and will definitely read the next one in the series when it comes out.
guardyourhonor's review
4.0
As with the first book in this series, I loved it. Turner has done such a great job with the characterization of the characters from the original Austen novel it's all entirely believable. And on top of that, her original characters are so rich and equally well developed, it's kind of amazing to me that Captain Stanton isn't actually in Pride & Prejudice.
Turner also excels in the historical research and detail. I honestly learned a lot about some of the women's issues and childbirth issues from this book, and I really appreciated the author's note at the end. Add it to the very strong writing, and I'm so impressed with these books and with the author.
Of course, the big difference between this book and the last are the dream sequences. I should start out by saying that I hate dream sequences as a general rule. That said, while I didn't love those sections as much as the rest of the novel, I didn't hate them! I thought they provided an interesting opportunity to more deeply examine the characters, as well as the choices that they have all made over time. If I had my druthers, perhaps they would have been shorter overall, but I do think they added something to the novel and didn't drag on so long that I was irritated.
The most negative thing I have to say about this book is that I'm mad I'm going to have to wait so long for the next one.
Turner also excels in the historical research and detail. I honestly learned a lot about some of the women's issues and childbirth issues from this book, and I really appreciated the author's note at the end. Add it to the very strong writing, and I'm so impressed with these books and with the author.
Of course, the big difference between this book and the last are the dream sequences. I should start out by saying that I hate dream sequences as a general rule. That said, while I didn't love those sections as much as the rest of the novel, I didn't hate them! I thought they provided an interesting opportunity to more deeply examine the characters, as well as the choices that they have all made over time. If I had my druthers, perhaps they would have been shorter overall, but I do think they added something to the novel and didn't drag on so long that I was irritated.
The most negative thing I have to say about this book is that I'm mad I'm going to have to wait so long for the next one.
bowienerd_82's review
2.0
I was feeling Austen-y (probably due to reading English history at the moment), and I liked the first one of the series fairly well, so I figured I'd go with the second, but it just didn't work for me. I wasn't into the alternate universe dreams, and the book was kind of lacking in anything resembling a plot.
Not really a bad book, just not for me.
Not really a bad book, just not for me.
vesper1931's review
4.0
The story of the Darcy and Bennet family continues. How will Georgina and the Bennet daughter cope and responseto their different situations.
A very enjoyable well-written story. I suppose my only complaint and it is a very small one is that I might have wished a slightly different story for Mary
A very enjoyable well-written story. I suppose my only complaint and it is a very small one is that I might have wished a slightly different story for Mary
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