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Dreams come true in this hilarious, feel-good fairy tale about life, love, and dating literature's most eligible bachelor!
After a string of disastrous dates, Emily Albright decides she's had it with modern-day love and would much rather curl up with Pride and Prejudice and spend her time with Mr. Darcy, the dashing, honorable, and passionate hero of Jane Austen's classic. So when her best friend suggests a wild week of margaritas and men in Mexico with the girls, Emily abruptly flees to England on a guided tour of Jane Austen country instead. Far from inspiring romance, the company aboard the bus consists of a gaggle of little old ladies and one single man, Spike Hargreaves, a foul-tempered journalist writing an article on why the fictional Mr. Darcy has earned the title of Man Most Women Would Love to Date.
The last thing Emily expects to find on her excursion is a broodingly handsome man striding across a field, his damp shirt clinging to his chest. But that's exactly what happens when she comes face-to-face with none other than Mr. Darcy himself. Suddenly, every woman's fantasy becomes one woman's reality....
After a string of disastrous dates, Emily Albright decides she's had it with modern-day love and would much rather curl up with Pride and Prejudice and spend her time with Mr. Darcy, the dashing, honorable, and passionate hero of Jane Austen's classic. So when her best friend suggests a wild week of margaritas and men in Mexico with the girls, Emily abruptly flees to England on a guided tour of Jane Austen country instead. Far from inspiring romance, the company aboard the bus consists of a gaggle of little old ladies and one single man, Spike Hargreaves, a foul-tempered journalist writing an article on why the fictional Mr. Darcy has earned the title of Man Most Women Would Love to Date.
The last thing Emily expects to find on her excursion is a broodingly handsome man striding across a field, his damp shirt clinging to his chest. But that's exactly what happens when she comes face-to-face with none other than Mr. Darcy himself. Suddenly, every woman's fantasy becomes one woman's reality....
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7 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book has something that most Jane Austen borrowed plotlines don't. And that is the acknowledgement that the plot is actually borrowed. I also like that the main character of Me and Mr. Darcy, Emily Albright, doesn't completely succumb to the stereotypical "Jane Austen girl". She knows that she fantasizes about Mr. Darcy, and that he is fictional, and she's not actually looking for someone who is Mr. Darcy. That is, until she finds Mr. Darcy himself.
Me and Mr. Darcy was a fun read; it was easy, and enjoyable. The only downside was that the novel was pretty predictable. But in this case, I expected that it would be. And I didn't mind in the slightest. I would definitely read Me and Mr. Darcy if I were you - especially if you're at all a fan of Jane Austen.
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7 member(s) found this review helpful.
A slightly amusing update of Pride and Prejudice. Very transparent plot & writing. It is very "now" and will be very dated in just a few years. Overall, it was just ok for a beach book.
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6 member(s) found this review helpful.
I think that this is a contemporary romance/chick lit novel which would probably appeal to people who are fans of Pride and Prejudice (who aren't sick of re-tellings/ sequels/ spin-offs) and who are not expecting to find something like a re-write of a classic, but rather a fun homage. If you love that book (/movies/miniseries) you might get a kick out of the way Me and Mr Darcy parallels the story told there and also with the crossovers where Emily actually meets Mr. Darcy. I liked it. I felt like a P&P nerd for reading it and being amused by it. This book also made me want to go on a nice bus tour of the English countryside and to go stop at museums and old mansions. The scenery and tourist destinations described here felt very realistically portrayed. Also the timeline of this book happening for a week around Christmas and New Years makes this a book to read now to start gearing up for a nice holiday.
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a fun albeit mindless book. It was very predictable but you really didn't care. As other posters have said - it is very current and will not stand the test of time. If you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice (and of Mr Darcy himself mmmmmmm) you will enjoy this lighthearted book.
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I had high hopes for this book. Unfortunately, for me, it was simply a standard, somewhat enjoyable read. When I pick up a romance, I have the expectation of being taken out of myself, and being able to count on a happily resolved ending. I suppose it can be said that the ending was a happy one, and it was, but it left something to be desired. It seemed rushed. Perhaps it was the author's attempt to mirror what the great Jane Austen accomplished. Perhaps someone else will find it highly enjoyable. It is not a keeper for me.
Sara A. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I have to be honest...It took me awhile to get into this book and I thought I might just put it down and not finish it. But once I got into it, I really enjoyed it. It is a great book when you need something lighthearted and I loved the ending! I would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys classic literature, because there are tons of literary references. I also loved the main character. She was a very real person who often reminded me of myself. Good read!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Didn't Love the book but I did enjoy it. I wanted more chemistry between the two main characters...not Mr. Darcy!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read tons of romance books and most, if not al of them are predictable but they are still enjoyable to me. This book was extremelly boring. I ended up skipping over all of the sections where the main character actually meets "Mr. Darcy." It felt corny, unreal, and pointless. There was just nothing substantial to the plot. I can honestly say that I will not give this author another try.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I've read a few of these Austen-themed "chick-lit" novels. This one was cute with a likable main character (surprisingly hard to come by in chick-lit books. I'm looking at you "Shopaholic" books) and the storyline was pleasant (and familiar, but that's intentional). All in all, it's a good beach read. If you haven't read "Bridget Jones's Diary", pick that one up, because it did the P&P homage better, but this one is a fun, quick read.
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I am a big fan of Jane Austen and especially Pride & Prejudice and I wanted to read this book because of this, but I felt the book was weakly written and the characters were very weak. I enjoyed it because of the connection, but I would have never finished it if it didn't have the connection.
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What a fun summer read. Quick with a great twist at the end. Any fan of Jane Austin will enjoy this read. Treat yourself!
Loved the writing...loved the idea behind the story and loved the fantasy! Fantastic twist on the Jane Austen story and also on chic lit. She was light hearted and still got some major points in the thoughtful department - nothing was sacrificed.
Highly recommend this - although I will be keeping my copy!
Erica C. (very cute read. got me through the plane ride from Los Angeles, CA to Frankfurt, Germany. very predictable but i really enjoyed it.
Danette F. (After a string of disasterous dates, Emily Albright decides she's had it with love. She'd much rather curl up with Pride and Prejudice and spend her time with Mr. Darcy, the dashing, honorable and passionate hero of Jane Austen's classic. So when her best friend suggests a wild week of margaritas and men in Mexico with the girls, Emily abruptly flees to England on a guided tour of Jane Austen country instead. The last thing Emily expects to find on her excursion is a broodingly handsome man striding across a field, his damp shirt clinging to his chest. But that's exactly what happens when she comes face to face with none other than Mr. Darcy himself. And suddenly, every woman's fantasy becomes one woman's realit....
Justina C. ("Confessions of a Jane Austin Addict" meets "Thursday Next"... hope that doesn't give anything away.
I love love loved this book. If your a fan of jane you will enjoy this one as well!
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