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Book review: Jane Austen made me do it

Jul 20, 2013 21:06

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litlover12 July 20 2013, 19:19:41 UTC

You make that book sound REALLY good! I just might have to check it out! :-)

birdienl July 20 2013, 21:41:00 UTC

Thanks! I think there's something for everyone in this book. You might not like some of the stories, but I think for everyone who loves Jane Austen there will be at least a number of stories to enjoy!

msantimacassar July 20 2013, 20:59:44 UTC

How delightful! I'm always skeptical of sequels or rewrites like this, but you make them sound really wonderful! I'll have to remember to check this out someday.

birdienl July 20 2013, 21:43:23 UTC

Yes, I'm also always a bit careful with rewrites, but the fun thing of this book is there really is something for everyone in here as it contains such different stories.

elysium_22 July 21 2013, 18:44:50 UTC

Ooh, thank you for this review! I enjoyed reading this post.

Of all the stories you summarized, I think I would like to read "Waiting" and "Nothing Less Than Fairyland" most of all.

P.S.-

I have a Jane Austen-inspired book recommendation for you. Don't know if you read this one...

The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James.

Very well-written and intriguing in my opinion. Thought you might like it.

birdienl July 22 2013, 09:31:47 UTC

Oh, thanks for the tip! I've checked it out on Amazon, it looks interesting, but I'm always a bit wary of stories about Jane's life. Do they treat her respectfully? Syrie James also wrote a story in Jane Austen made me do it.

elysium_22 July 23 2013, 20:31:20 UTC

I believe it does treat her respectfully. I read it a few summers ago so from what I can remember... I noticed it on one of my bookshelves the other day and had the urge to read it again. I love the style of the writing. It really transports you to that era, Jane Austen's era-the Regency Period. I found it pleasant to read.

birdienl July 23 2013, 21:14:02 UTC

You make it sound very good indeed!

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hamlettethedame July 22 2013, 00:21:17 UTC

Off to comment on the new blog!

birdienl July 22 2013, 09:31:58 UTC

Yay!

ever_maedhros July 22 2013, 05:41:38 UTC

Oooo, I completely forgot about this book. I can't believe it's out now! I'll definitely have to read it sometime soon. :)

birdienl July 22 2013, 09:36:39 UTC

Yeah, I think it's been out for over a year... Hard to keep up with all the new stuff coming out, right? Hope you get to read it soon!

ever_maedhros July 23 2013, 01:09:51 UTC

Indeed! Like Robert Martin would say, I will make every effort to get that thought into my head. :)