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A review by jenbsbooks
Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling by Lara S. Ormiston
4.25
Happy to find a JAFF with audio ... this was even included in AudiblePlus, with the Kindle copy available from the (x)library. This was absolutely enjoyable, a very traditional addition (same time/setting/style) as the original. 3rd person/past tense, although we get more than just Lizzie's POV (more insight into Darcy).
It starts with a prologue, a scene between Bingley and Darcy - one that very well could have come from the original. If you'd wanted more of an idea of what Darcy might have discussed to dissuade Bingley, this is it. This sets up the irony of this book ... where Elizabeth accepts Darcy's hand before she's had a complete change of feelings, when their affections are unequal (the title, and what Darcy warns Bingley against).
This was just a very comfortable read ... so easy to fall back into the traditional story, with a slight shift, and get MORE. Additional scenes, what Darcy is thinking, some alternate struggles ...
I always appreciate having the Kindle copy for reference, and to have on hand to look over while writing reviews. Here, I caught a forward and preface, not included in the audio, which gave some good insight.
It starts with a prologue, a scene between Bingley and Darcy - one that very well could have come from the original. If you'd wanted more of an idea of what Darcy might have discussed to dissuade Bingley, this is it. This sets up the irony of this book ... where Elizabeth accepts Darcy's hand before she's had a complete change of feelings, when their affections are unequal (the title, and what Darcy warns Bingley against).
This was just a very comfortable read ... so easy to fall back into the traditional story, with a slight shift, and get MORE. Additional scenes, what Darcy is thinking, some alternate struggles ...
I always appreciate having the Kindle copy for reference, and to have on hand to look over while writing reviews. Here, I caught a forward and preface, not included in the audio, which gave some good insight.