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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Trigger Warnings: verbal abuse, grief, death,
The Other Bennet Sister is a historical fiction/romance story, following the character of Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I enjoyed reading about Mary Bennet and seeing the Bennet family through a different lens. The writing was beautiful, but the pacing of the story dragged on in the middle part and was rushed at the end.
In Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the sister we don’t know much about. I really liked how The Other Bennet Sister explored Mary’s character and how much she developed over the course of the story. Mary’s passion for theology and ethics was interesting to read about. Mrs. Gardiner is one of my favourite characters from Pride and Prejudice, so it was great to see Mary and Mrs. Gardiner’s friendship grow. I really liked Tom Hayward and his banter with Mary. While this is a romance story, I liked that the main focus was on Mary and her journey.
Overall, The Other Bennet Sister was a wonderful read and I recommend picking it up if you love Pride and Prejudice, and want to know more about Mary Bennet.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Other Bennet Sister is a historical fiction/romance story, following the character of Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I enjoyed reading about Mary Bennet and seeing the Bennet family through a different lens. The writing was beautiful, but the pacing of the story dragged on in the middle part and was rushed at the end.
In Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the sister we don’t know much about. I really liked how The Other Bennet Sister explored Mary’s character and how much she developed over the course of the story. Mary’s passion for theology and ethics was interesting to read about. Mrs. Gardiner is one of my favourite characters from Pride and Prejudice, so it was great to see Mary and Mrs. Gardiner’s friendship grow. I really liked Tom Hayward and his banter with Mary. While this is a romance story, I liked that the main focus was on Mary and her journey.
Overall, The Other Bennet Sister was a wonderful read and I recommend picking it up if you love Pride and Prejudice, and want to know more about Mary Bennet.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Felt like nothing was happening. Although I had read three-quarters of the book, I didn't care for the characters or their fate.
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
The life of Mary. Unexpectedly deep musings into personality and life and self worth. LOVED IT.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
I really enjoyed this new look at Mary, especially after it moved past the events of Pride and Prejudice. But major points off for the tired and predictable situation of jealousy/misunderstanding in the last part. The later part of the book also got pretty heavy-handed with very obvious lifting of quotes and situations from P&P. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that you shouldn’t use that quote more than once in a single book.
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
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No