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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Tells the story of Mary, third Bennet sister in Austen's Pride and Prejudice. I loved this. For anyone that has felt invisible, unconventionally attractive and overlooked. Janice Hadlow beautifully gives voice and growth to Mary, in a time where a single woman of meagre financial means is reliant upon friends and family for support or face the only other respectable occupation of live-in governess.
I personally have never particularly liked the characters of Darcy or Lizzie so I was especially pleased how this author explores their characters in further detail. Ms Caroline Bingley also makes for a very viable villainess :)
I personally have never particularly liked the characters of Darcy or Lizzie so I was especially pleased how this author explores their characters in further detail. Ms Caroline Bingley also makes for a very viable villainess :)
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was everything I was hoping it would be! Written by British author, Janice Hadlow, it provides an overlay of Mary's experience from the well-loved story "Pride and Prejudice," while also providing a continuation of Mary's story (with the stories of the other Bennet sisters playing out in the background).
Being an avid Pride and Prejudice fan on the page and on the screen, I was personally impressed with the narrative Hadlow produced from Mary's perspective. Each event that took place in the novel was detailed realistically, and was in perfect harmony with Austen's original tale. I think that Austen would be proud of Mary's independent journey and search for meaning. I loved the relationships Mary was able to develop with other Austen characters, as well as new characters introduced by Hadlow, herself. I loved the themes of independence, propriety, feminism, family relationships, avoiding toxicity, cultivating individual talents, and defying convention.
Overall, I don't think I will ever look at Mary Bennet the same again! Which I believe is a good thing. I love this book and would recommend it to any Austen fan-- I don't believe it would disappoint!
Being an avid Pride and Prejudice fan on the page and on the screen, I was personally impressed with the narrative Hadlow produced from Mary's perspective. Each event that took place in the novel was detailed realistically, and was in perfect harmony with Austen's original tale. I think that Austen would be proud of Mary's independent journey and search for meaning. I loved the relationships Mary was able to develop with other Austen characters, as well as new characters introduced by Hadlow, herself. I loved the themes of independence, propriety, feminism, family relationships, avoiding toxicity, cultivating individual talents, and defying convention.
Overall, I don't think I will ever look at Mary Bennet the same again! Which I believe is a good thing. I love this book and would recommend it to any Austen fan-- I don't believe it would disappoint!
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Find a whole new level of Pride & Prejudice to love and admire! This story is so well written that it fit almost seamlessly into the original. It gives Mary this beautiful dimension and exciting story! It is very slow paced and parts of it were a bit difficult to read because they are such well loved characters. Definitely worth a read!