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katjaviitasalo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Child death
chelsboooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 - half a star lost for something that I felt was a bit too much of a stretch for a character.
Finally, an Austen inspired book that reflects the original well, and can stand on its own. I've been looking for this book for years.
Finally, an Austen inspired book that reflects the original well, and can stand on its own. I've been looking for this book for years.
ruthiereading's review against another edition
4.0
For a self confessed Austen lover this was a treat - a Pride and Prejudice inspired tale, following Charlotte Lucas through the complexities, sorrows & joy of marriage & motherhood, as she works to determine her own destiny. A real pleasure to revisit old friends captured with such warmth, affection and lightness of touch.
rcsreads's review against another edition
3.0
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman of no great fortune must be in want of a life."
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Charlotte is not a very exciting character however horny Moffett may have made her. The best bits were, weirdly, the Anne de Bourgh parts as she had become an awesome cross-dressing feminist! Every time she appeared I wondered why we weren't reading about her adventures rather than Charlotte's grief-fueled shagging. I didn't believe the romance and even Elizabeth seemed pretty bland.
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I did enjoy the ending and the fact that the women in the novel did their best to help the next generation escape the confines of their gender but it lacked the wit of Austen.
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Charlotte is not a very exciting character however horny Moffett may have made her. The best bits were, weirdly, the Anne de Bourgh parts as she had become an awesome cross-dressing feminist! Every time she appeared I wondered why we weren't reading about her adventures rather than Charlotte's grief-fueled shagging. I didn't believe the romance and even Elizabeth seemed pretty bland.
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I did enjoy the ending and the fact that the women in the novel did their best to help the next generation escape the confines of their gender but it lacked the wit of Austen.
beanie_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I am a massive lover of Pride and Prejudice, I studied it for education and have read it for pleasure many times. I was so excited to read this book and it’s take on the Charlotte Lucas story but I wanted it to be good, I needed it to grab me and keep me in a bubble just like P & P did, I wanted to be enthralled by the story and the characters. It did all of those things and more! It was wonderful picking up with Charlotte Collins a few years into her marriage, due to her sufferings and those of her great friend Lizzy (Mrs Darcy) we get to take a trip to Pemberley where we learn much more about the early years of Mrs Collins marriage and catch up with the Darcys’ story. I enjoyed this so much!
bookphenomena_micky's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 -4 stars
This continuation story of Charlotte’s character in a full book was surprising, it was unexpected in terms of the story direction and wholly enjoyable overall. Charlotte is a character who has always had my attention every time I’ve read or watched Pride & Prejudice. I think we’ve all struggled to understand her decision over Mr Collins, at least initially. This book explored her as a person but also their relationship as a couple. However this book is all Charlotte as a women in all her facets.
The book joined Charlotte seven years into her marriage to Mr Collins with three children, but tragedy was around the corner. This book navigated Charlotte’s journey through life’s hurdles, difficulties and grief. How Charlotte got through her emotions, anger and desire sometimes made by eyebrows raise but it felt tangible and good storytelling.
The cast of characters in the background of this book were rich and familiar. Lizzy, Anne de Bourgh and Catherine de Bourgh brought some excellent reading and some surprising elements. I enjoyed the friendship and confidence between Anne and Charlotte and Charlotte had also won the respect of Anne’s mother.
“But what really has my admiration is that my mother considers this an excellent plan of action. This leads me to all but suspect witchcraft on your part, Mrs Collins. Did our gypsy friends weave a spell, perhaps?”
Some of Charlotte’s experiences were heart-aching and on the flip side, her passionate nature was surprising. I liked where the story ended up in terms of her passions and I will say no more.
I had both an ebook ARC and an advance audio copy. I listened mostly and read some by ebook. The narration was perfect for the book and really conveyed Charlotte as a character.
Thank you to Bonnier Books for the early review copies.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities Blog.
This continuation story of Charlotte’s character in a full book was surprising, it was unexpected in terms of the story direction and wholly enjoyable overall. Charlotte is a character who has always had my attention every time I’ve read or watched Pride & Prejudice. I think we’ve all struggled to understand her decision over Mr Collins, at least initially. This book explored her as a person but also their relationship as a couple. However this book is all Charlotte as a women in all her facets.
The book joined Charlotte seven years into her marriage to Mr Collins with three children, but tragedy was around the corner. This book navigated Charlotte’s journey through life’s hurdles, difficulties and grief. How Charlotte got through her emotions, anger and desire sometimes made by eyebrows raise but it felt tangible and good storytelling.
The cast of characters in the background of this book were rich and familiar. Lizzy, Anne de Bourgh and Catherine de Bourgh brought some excellent reading and some surprising elements. I enjoyed the friendship and confidence between Anne and Charlotte and Charlotte had also won the respect of Anne’s mother.
“But what really has my admiration is that my mother considers this an excellent plan of action. This leads me to all but suspect witchcraft on your part, Mrs Collins. Did our gypsy friends weave a spell, perhaps?”
Some of Charlotte’s experiences were heart-aching and on the flip side, her passionate nature was surprising. I liked where the story ended up in terms of her passions and I will say no more.
I had both an ebook ARC and an advance audio copy. I listened mostly and read some by ebook. The narration was perfect for the book and really conveyed Charlotte as a character.
Thank you to Bonnier Books for the early review copies.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities Blog.
elenafast27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
josijosi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lushbug's review against another edition
I can’t leave any stars as didn’t finish this book. I read first two chapters and found it so bad I couldn’t read on. Lizzie came across really selfish and self centred - pouring out her own woes to Charlotte who had just lost a son!
Perhaps it improves as it finds its story but it wasn’t for me.
Perhaps it improves as it finds its story but it wasn’t for me.
jessgrace88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5