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kimberlyb's review
dark
emotional
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? No
3.0
Elizabeth is portrayed as a paragon. Slips in and out of First person POV.
The Bennet parents were physically abusive to each other.
This was boring. and nothing special. its bland.
The Bennet parents were physically abusive to each other.
This was boring. and nothing special. its bland.
maeilis's review
lighthearted
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
3.5
samhend101's review
5.0
2.1.23- Awesome audiobook. Excellent performance!
The Bennet's household is not a happy one. The screaming, fighting matches between the Mr. and Mrs. can reach epic proportions and sometime violent.
From the early age of 12 Elizabeth knew she and Jane had to take the younger girls in hand, for their safety, well being and education. So for eight years she and Jane (but mainly Elizabeth) have guided, taught and mothered Mary, Kitty and Lydia and brought them up in place of their neglectful parents and at the same time tried to raise themselves in society.
To this situation enters Bingley and his small party at Netherfield. Darcy does not quite insult as per canon, but he does not represent well either. Over several weeks of meeting at various society events, Bingley pays his attentions to Jane and Darcy notices that Elizabeth is always "on" caring for Mary, watching Jane and calming her mother. Both these actions and Elizabeth herself intrigue him to no end. After a hiccupy start they slowly become friends.
Jane in a moment of trying to reach for her own happiness, goes through a selfish moment. Which was so well written, because you can hear her side, but also completely sympathize with Elizabeth's position of being left to hold the pieces of their family together.
In an interesting turnaround it is Darcy defending Bingley from Elizabeth's suspicions that show he is steadfast and serious about his attentions to Jane.
From here we have the turnaround of relationships growing and resolving. Not just for the romantic couples, but also all the sisters.
The whole ending and lead up to it is so endearing and poignant. It includes all 5 Bennet girls, Bingley, Darcy and Miss Darcy too. This story is a touching tribute to sisterly love and that families are not always born into but created through sacrifice, trust and love.
An interesting point, while Darcy started out a bit physically obsessive regarding Elizabeth, it did not continue that way. There was too much story to be told to have to fall back in to him lusting over Elizabeth.
I do have a couple of question to raise:
1- If servants talk, how could the neighborhood not know how bad the Bennet situation really is? and how could the Gardiners not really know either, why wouldn't the girls say how bad it was for them?
2- I cannot imagine that Charlotte would make the insensitive comment to Elizabeth about happiness in marriage, if she was remotely aware of the Bennet family saga.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Bennet's household is not a happy one. The screaming, fighting matches between the Mr. and Mrs. can reach epic proportions and sometime violent.
From the early age of 12 Elizabeth knew she and Jane had to take the younger girls in hand, for their safety, well being and education. So for eight years she and Jane (but mainly Elizabeth) have guided, taught and mothered Mary, Kitty and Lydia and brought them up in place of their neglectful parents and at the same time tried to raise themselves in society.
To this situation enters Bingley and his small party at Netherfield. Darcy does not quite insult as per canon, but he does not represent well either. Over several weeks of meeting at various society events, Bingley pays his attentions to Jane and Darcy notices that Elizabeth is always "on" caring for Mary, watching Jane and calming her mother. Both these actions and Elizabeth herself intrigue him to no end. After a hiccupy start they slowly become friends.
Jane in a moment of trying to reach for her own happiness, goes through a selfish moment. Which was so well written, because you can hear her side, but also completely sympathize with Elizabeth's position of being left to hold the pieces of their family together.
In an interesting turnaround it is Darcy defending Bingley from Elizabeth's suspicions that show he is steadfast and serious about his attentions to Jane.
From here we have the turnaround of relationships growing and resolving. Not just for the romantic couples, but also all the sisters.
The whole ending and lead up to it is so endearing and poignant. It includes all 5 Bennet girls, Bingley, Darcy and Miss Darcy too. This story is a touching tribute to sisterly love and that families are not always born into but created through sacrifice, trust and love.
An interesting point, while Darcy started out a bit physically obsessive regarding Elizabeth, it did not continue that way. There was too much story to be told to have to fall back in to him lusting over Elizabeth.
I do have a couple of question to raise:
1- If servants talk, how could the neighborhood not know how bad the Bennet situation really is? and how could the Gardiners not really know either, why wouldn't the girls say how bad it was for them?
2- I cannot imagine that Charlotte would make the insensitive comment to Elizabeth about happiness in marriage, if she was remotely aware of the Bennet family saga.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
karenreader's review
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hedwigsaardvark's review
5.0
Review also posted on
https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2022/01/her-sisterly-love-by-lucy-mar.html
Mr and Mrs Bennet have an acrimonious and increasingly violent marriage.
Not only do they do a poor job of raising their youngest daughters but their regular fights cause emotional abuse to their family.
From the age of twelve, second daughter Elizabeth takes on the role of protector, guide and support for Mary, Kitty and Lydia. She has some assistance from her elder sister, Jane. However, Jane’s naivety means Elizabeth has to watch out for her too.
All of this leads to a sadder, more mature Elizabeth Bennet than we usually meet.
When Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire his standoffish behaviour does not recommend him to Elizabeth. However, as they come to know each other better, a friendship grows.
Darcy’s own experience of shouldering responsibility at a young age, gives them something in common.
Elizabeth is determined to care for her sisters until they are all married. Unfortunately, this means that she is likely to end up a spinster, given the age difference.
As Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam fall in love, Elizabeth faces the heartbreak of refusing him to keep her promise to her sisters.
A great story with an unusual twist from the usual Pride and prejudice variation.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
https://myjaffobsession.blogspot.com/2022/01/her-sisterly-love-by-lucy-mar.html
Mr and Mrs Bennet have an acrimonious and increasingly violent marriage.
Not only do they do a poor job of raising their youngest daughters but their regular fights cause emotional abuse to their family.
From the age of twelve, second daughter Elizabeth takes on the role of protector, guide and support for Mary, Kitty and Lydia. She has some assistance from her elder sister, Jane. However, Jane’s naivety means Elizabeth has to watch out for her too.
All of this leads to a sadder, more mature Elizabeth Bennet than we usually meet.
When Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire his standoffish behaviour does not recommend him to Elizabeth. However, as they come to know each other better, a friendship grows.
Darcy’s own experience of shouldering responsibility at a young age, gives them something in common.
Elizabeth is determined to care for her sisters until they are all married. Unfortunately, this means that she is likely to end up a spinster, given the age difference.
As Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam fall in love, Elizabeth faces the heartbreak of refusing him to keep her promise to her sisters.
A great story with an unusual twist from the usual Pride and prejudice variation.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
readingella's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
dannie86's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
madisonreadsbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
vesper1931's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth at the age of 12 decides her younger sisters need to be educated and protected from their very contentious parents. How will this affect their futures especially when the Netherfield party arrives.
An entertaining well-written variation. One of the few I have enjoyed recently. Though I would have liked to have read more about the future of the other Bennet daughters and Georgiana.
An entertaining well-written variation. One of the few I have enjoyed recently. Though I would have liked to have read more about the future of the other Bennet daughters and Georgiana.