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The Man Who Loved Pride and Prejudice: A modern love story with a Jane Austen twist
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Review Date: 1/9/2011
A very enjoyable modern P&P. Elizabeth is a sassy marine biologist with a Ph.D. and a shady past. Darcy is a rich and famous son of a political family, who is uncomfortable in the limelight. Sparks fly and misunderstandings abound when their worlds collide. Pemberly is now near the salt marshes of Cape Cod. The story within a story was an interesting twist, although it was a little cliched. That did not stop me from reading late into the night, though. There was a lot to like about this book. Im a huge Jane Austen fan, and I thought Reynolds did P&P very well. Move over Colin Firth, Calder Westing can smolder with the best of them.
Review Date: 1/7/2011
I am a huge Jane Austen fan and was always hesitant to read any of the P&P sequels or alternative endings. A friend of mine recommended this book, and it was the first P&P adaptation I've read, and I really enjoyed it. It was well-written, and the characters were likable. If you liked Darcy and Elizabeth from the original P&P, you will probably find this book satisfying. A fun, light read!
Review Date: 8/10/2009
This was an easy read, mildly interesting. The characters are pretty one-dimensional. I felt like I was watching a chick flick in the theater. The book feels like it was written for that purpose. Nothing very compelling about the characters or the story. I thought the "cliff hanging" devices he used to keep you reading were contrived and manipulative. Ok if you're looking for a light read.
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