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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
Wow, this was really a great book.
I expected a Jane Austen romantic tie-in but got more than I expected.
At the start and for the first 1/4 of the book I felt like things were progressing predictably but also how I wanted them to progress. It's a weird feeling, guessing what you want to happen and having that happen. but Victoria Connelly did this well and though I say that events were predictable, the reading wassenior able--I liked what was happening. I was a little disappointed that things progressed so quickly at the start.
In the first day or reading, I was ready to mark it 4 stars for a well written and enjoyable read. By the second day and through until the end, I began to be really impressed by the author's writing style. It wasn't showy and distracting, but the author consistently illustrated that she knew her subject. The book began to have a bit of a feel of a non-fiction book, in that the author, through her characters, told the reader quite a bit about Jane Austen fan (Austenites) and about the Jane Austen herself.
I want to be clear, the non-fiction feel is wholly a complement. Victoria Connelly combined the best bits of non-fiction history (interesting subject, entertaining telling, focus on details that make the history come alive), the best bits of memoir (Interesting subject, enjoyable and stylish writing and subtlety) with Jane Austen riffs.
Ms Connelly, I have one serious complaint: This book wasn't long enough. I understand that you are writing two more in this series. if you plan to write the next two as well as you wrote this one, I would be grateful if you doubled the length. I simply wanted to spend more time with your characters and I would be happy to spend that time learning more about them or simply hanging out with them.
For everyone else, come to the book expecting a pleasantly romantic story interspersed with skillfully written lifelike detail, a dynamic portrayal of Jane Austen fans and an entertaining and insightful--and light and interesting--discussion of Jane Austen's writing and influence.
I expected a Jane Austen romantic tie-in but got more than I expected.
At the start and for the first 1/4 of the book I felt like things were progressing predictably but also how I wanted them to progress. It's a weird feeling, guessing what you want to happen and having that happen. but Victoria Connelly did this well and though I say that events were predictable, the reading wassenior able--I liked what was happening. I was a little disappointed that things progressed so quickly at the start.
In the first day or reading, I was ready to mark it 4 stars for a well written and enjoyable read. By the second day and through until the end, I began to be really impressed by the author's writing style. It wasn't showy and distracting, but the author consistently illustrated that she knew her subject. The book began to have a bit of a feel of a non-fiction book, in that the author, through her characters, told the reader quite a bit about Jane Austen fan (Austenites) and about the Jane Austen herself.
I want to be clear, the non-fiction feel is wholly a complement. Victoria Connelly combined the best bits of non-fiction history (interesting subject, entertaining telling, focus on details that make the history come alive), the best bits of memoir (Interesting subject, enjoyable and stylish writing and subtlety) with Jane Austen riffs.
Ms Connelly, I have one serious complaint: This book wasn't long enough. I understand that you are writing two more in this series. if you plan to write the next two as well as you wrote this one, I would be grateful if you doubled the length. I simply wanted to spend more time with your characters and I would be happy to spend that time learning more about them or simply hanging out with them.
For everyone else, come to the book expecting a pleasantly romantic story interspersed with skillfully written lifelike detail, a dynamic portrayal of Jane Austen fans and an entertaining and insightful--and light and interesting--discussion of Jane Austen's writing and influence.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Main girl characters were fine, the men just genuinely sucked. One was a creepy stalker and the other had anger issues. Both creeped me out.
Outstandingly!
Witty, clever, and just plain hilarious. I truly enjoyed A Weekend With Mr. Darcy. I'll definitely be checking out other titles by this author.
Witty, clever, and just plain hilarious. I truly enjoyed A Weekend With Mr. Darcy. I'll definitely be checking out other titles by this author.
There is such a thing as too much Jane Austen. I think the only Jane Austen novel the author read was Pride and Prejudice.
This story follows two plots, and I liked Katherine's story but Robyn's was not for me. So about half the book dragged for me.
I liked this better than the second one (I read them out of order), but still not quite enough for 4 stars. I think that, like the 2nd one, this would benefit from removing the male perspective. It would have given it a little more intrigue and suspense. You could easily guess how it was going to end for all the main characters. Still, I couldn't put it down!
medium-paced
Good story slightly predictable, just the light romance (chick-lit) I was looking forward to reading.
Note: I couldn't finish it. Way too boring and WAY too much Austen. (Imagine, I'm saying that...)