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The Other Bennet Sister
by Janice Hadlow
When you create a fan adaption of an original work, it’s always a double edged sword. You secure the attention of a large preestablish fan base but also the minefield their expectations.
As a whole this was an OK bordering on amusing read. However I strongly disagreed with the way Janice interpreted Jane’s characters.
She had a tendency of pulling out the worst traits of an individual and playing out cruel intentions. Lydia, Charlotte, and Mrs Bennett suffered at Janice’s hands the most. This was done to aid sympathy towards Mary. Which, despite being the main character of this interpretation was also given a rather unflattering character. Pairing together a lack of self-worth with a judgemental nature of those around her was hard on the nerves.
I am of the personally I believe every single member of the Bennett family flaws and all are precious. Whatever Regency struggles aside, they make a charming family.
I can’t look fairly on any interpretation that tries to put a dent in my family bonds.
As a whole this was an OK bordering on amusing read. However I strongly disagreed with the way Janice interpreted Jane’s characters.
She had a tendency of pulling out the worst traits of an individual and playing out cruel intentions. Lydia, Charlotte, and Mrs Bennett suffered at Janice’s hands the most. This was done to aid sympathy towards Mary. Which, despite being the main character of this interpretation was also given a rather unflattering character. Pairing together a lack of self-worth with a judgemental nature of those around her was hard on the nerves.
I am of the personally I believe every single member of the Bennett family flaws and all are precious. Whatever Regency struggles aside, they make a charming family.
I can’t look fairly on any interpretation that tries to put a dent in my family bonds.