It is a sequel to Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin. Now if you are a serious Austin fan this may not be the book for you. If you are super serious about your literature, this may not be the book for you. But if you loved Pride & Prejudice and you would love to read something that continues the story, this is a great read.
I got really caught up in the story. I loved that you were able to learn more about Mr. Darcy. I love where she took their relationship. There were times when I laughed out loud and times I had tears running down my cheeks. I did not want to put it down. Ms. Berdoll did a great job portraying emotion and painting a great picture for me to see in my mind.
The things I did not like about the book were that some of the story lines were a little out there. There were also a lot of story lines. And once they start to converge (which is rather quickly) they make more sense. She gets caught up in writing in the same style as Austin, which is admirable but can be a little distracting. There is a lot of sex. I am not a prude but sometimes enough is enough. She is trying to convey something that may people do not think Austin was able to convey due to lack of knowledge but sometimes she overcompensates.
But the best thing about the book is that the love story continues. And it is a real, all-consuming kind of love that makes you want to believe in it.
In my opinion, worth your time. And if you are like me and love a good series when it comes to reading, she wrote another one to keep the story going. It is Darcy and Elizabeth: Nights and Days at Pemberly. I will let you know what I think of it when I am done.
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