Review: Very, very disappointing.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2011
I have disliked few alternate interpretations or sequels of Pride and Prejudice as much as I've disliked this one.The editing is non-existent: people bare children, hurt ancles, teaze each other, and contend to visit their neighbors (among many other interesting activities). There is even a Ms. Brill in the book.But, much worse, the author seems oblivious of the reason people crave to read this type of book: to confirm that Lizzy and Darcy are happy.While there is no discord between them, the poor couple spends all their time dealing with family crises requiring separations or enduring annoyances. Their relationship doesn't evolve, it merely endures and survives all the stresses. This is reassuring, but hardly pleasant. Poor Georgiana is not spared but, at least, she gets a happy ending after all her tribulations. The author's idea of a satisfying conclusion to the story for Lizzy and Darcy is not one I found the slightest bit pleasing. -SPOILER AHEAD IN NEXT PARAGRAPH--As a matter of fact, I can think of nothing I like less than having a child other than their own become heir to Pemberley. And having them have to bring up Wickham's child is an even more unpleasant thought. I plan to delete this book from my Kindle since I know I will never read it again, and avoid this author in the future, as I know she and I have totally different ideas as to what constitutes a happy ending.