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2.96 AVERAGE
2.96 AVERAGE
I was disappointed with this book. Mostly because of how easy it was to guess where the plot was going. Although I had a totally different killer in mind, the rest of the storyline was on par with what I thought was going to happen from the very beginning. Instead of keeping me guessing and wanting to know what happens next, I already knew what would happen. The only thing that was nice about the book was perhaps getting a clue as to how things would turn out after the ending of Pride & Prejudice. What Jane Austen would think of it though is an entirely different ball game.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Enjoyed this book immensely. I love P.D. James, and Jane Austen, too. Seeing how the Darcys and Bingleys function in the midst of a murder investigation was vastly entertaining. What is the proper etiquette at a time like that?
I had a really difficult time settling in to this book - the style is a little hard to get used to (I feel the same about Austen, and James did a great job matching that style). Once I got in to it, I few through this book in a day. I wish that the end had more shock value - the shock was there, just calmly stated after the fact instead of daringly discovered. Overall, would recommend.
This was a big disappointment! One big yawn and not very exciting to say the least.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
dark
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quite unlike P.D.James' usual murder mysteries. Written very much in Jane Austen style and follows on from Pride and Predujice. A very rewarding read.
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
The audacity of taking one of the greatest novels ever written and writing a fanfic sequel poorly...
This novel turns Lizzie into a wet lettuce who feels faint, stays out of the way of whatever important things the men are doing, bites her tongue and, perhaps most criminally, is no longer witty.
Another memorable (though more minor character) who makes a reappearance is Colonel Fitzwilliam, who for some reason has had an entire personality transplant to serve the author's requirements for this sequel. Even other characters remark on how changed he is, which doesn't make it any less odd a choice.
The direction of the mystery is too obvious because of how much attention some characters get who you would not expect to get more than a passing mention.
The plot is also incredibly repetitive. I was about ready to give up after having to read for the upteenth time about the exact details of Denny exiting a coach.
The author repeatedly uses near-exact turns of phrase from the original novel (for example, (the polluting of the shades of Pemberley is mentioned multiple times, for example) perhaps to remind us fondly of that book, but it just served to remind me what a pale imitation this is.
All in all, I would not recommend this.
This novel turns Lizzie into a wet lettuce who feels faint, stays out of the way of whatever important things the men are doing, bites her tongue and, perhaps most criminally, is no longer witty.
Another memorable (though more minor character) who makes a reappearance is Colonel Fitzwilliam, who for some reason has had an entire personality transplant to serve the author's requirements for this sequel. Even other characters remark on how changed he is, which doesn't make it any less odd a choice.
The direction of the mystery is too obvious because of how much attention some characters get who you would not expect to get more than a passing mention.
The plot is also incredibly repetitive. I was about ready to give up after having to read for the upteenth time about the exact details of Denny exiting a coach.
The author repeatedly uses near-exact turns of phrase from the original novel (for example, (the polluting of the shades of Pemberley is mentioned multiple times, for example) perhaps to remind us fondly of that book, but it just served to remind me what a pale imitation this is.
All in all, I would not recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Suicide
This book may not be given a high rating by an Austen purist however, for those of us who love Fan Fiction simply so the story continues in a familiar way, this book is delightful. I love Elizabeth and Mr Darcy and it is my opinion this book represents them beautifully!