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vesper1931's review against another edition
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mr and Mrs Darcy become concerned over the behaviour of Mrs Parrish née Caroline Bingley.
An enjoyable mystery though with a very limited number of suspects.
An enjoyable mystery though with a very limited number of suspects.
hopef's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
It's pleasantly diverting mystery.
apow1071's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
imyerhero's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve always wanted to venture into the realm of the “spin off” books when it came to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” I love the book, adore the movies, and although I don’t know if Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are my absolute favorite literary characters, they are wonderful. Unfortunately, I decided to begin this foray into spin offs with “Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife.” It was wretched. All it seemed to be was an excuse to write graphic sex scenes between the poorly portrayed Darcy newlyweds with a few obligatory attempts at a plot which wasn’t all that interesting anyway. I was much depressed over this for a few days.
Enter Carrie Bebris and her “Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery” series. I am not a big mystery novel fan. But this woman’s book blew me away. She doesn’t just use Jane Austen’s characters for her own mysteries but allows the mysteries to be shaped and influenced by the people who populate “Pride and Prejudice.” Elizabeth is still inquisitive and outspoken, curious and stubborn. And Darcy is still proud but kind, caring but…well – stubborn. And the other characters from the book are also captured and further developed skillfully. The plot is good enough to keep me guessing (and if you’ve ever watched CSI with me, you know how hard that is…) and has a supernatural element to it that naturally appeals to me. The author even writes to her readers at the beginning of the novel apologizing for any liberties she may have taken with the characters and explains part of her struggle in using such classic persons in a modern novel. And that, my friends…earns points in my book.
Enter Carrie Bebris and her “Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery” series. I am not a big mystery novel fan. But this woman’s book blew me away. She doesn’t just use Jane Austen’s characters for her own mysteries but allows the mysteries to be shaped and influenced by the people who populate “Pride and Prejudice.” Elizabeth is still inquisitive and outspoken, curious and stubborn. And Darcy is still proud but kind, caring but…well – stubborn. And the other characters from the book are also captured and further developed skillfully. The plot is good enough to keep me guessing (and if you’ve ever watched CSI with me, you know how hard that is…) and has a supernatural element to it that naturally appeals to me. The author even writes to her readers at the beginning of the novel apologizing for any liberties she may have taken with the characters and explains part of her struggle in using such classic persons in a modern novel. And that, my friends…earns points in my book.
mlottermoser's review against another edition
4.0
A fun spin off with some of my favorite Austen characters. It was suspenseful, thrilling, romantic and clean.
ewc's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this. Some reviews suggest that people shouldn't tamper with characters from such a well known novel. Others that they dislike sequels. I don't see this as a sequel as such, to my mind this places Elizabeth and Darcey in a new format. It remains true to their original characterisation but it gives them something other than mutual admiration to deal with. I am sure I will dip into others in the series
to_the_page's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
zombeesknees's review against another edition
4.0
Things got a little wacky towards the end, but overall it was a solid Regency drama/gothic thriller with some fun twists.