Book Swapping List

[naive_girl]

I just joined book_swapping and while posting this list thought it would be a good idea to x-post here. Also, over the next few days I'll be going thru my house to do some summer cleaning. Anything good I find, I'll be sure to post to see if anyone would like it. I tend to buy things and then never use them. :DAs of today (June 5th, 2007), this is my list.

Comments

[varyalanis_s]

I wish I had any of the books on your wish list. But I can't even say I read any of them.
I would like to ask your opinion on your P&P sequels, if I may. I have read Darcy's story and found it rather dissapointing, even though it was a nice read. But what did you think of 'Excessively Diverted' and 'Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife'? And what about 'The Third Sister', I believe that was a continuation of Sense and Sensibility?

Varyalanis. (obviously also a Jane Austen fan *wink*)

[naive_girl]

If there's a book(s) you like, I'd be happy to ship them out to you without a swap and free of charge. The list is a combination of books I didn't like or that I have a copy in hardcover. Right now they're just collecting dust. :)

I was disappointed with Darcy's Story as well. It lacked details and felt really rushed. If you's like to read a story that from his POV, I'd highly suggest Pamela Aidan's Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman: A Novel in Three Parts. There are three books that make up the story. It's well written, has great original characters and is really an entertaining read. Form what I remember Excessively Diverted was ok, but kind of read like a fanfic. There were times that the characters seemed OOC and the writing style was something to get used to. It's ok for a one time read. I wasn't able to get thru Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and I tried to many times. I don't know what it was, but it just didn't work for me. AS for The Third Sister, yes it's a sequel to Sense and Sensibility, but for the life of me can not remember if I

[varyalanis_s]

Well, thank you very much for the offer. I really appreciate it, but I live in the Netherlands and couldn't let you ship your books overseas for me. I will check out you recommendation though! From what you told me, it's a must-read for any Austen fan. ;)
I will stake out for the other sequels here (though I'll probably bail on Mr. Darcy takes a wife). I just hate it that book shops here have such a tiny collection of English novels *sigh*.
Thanks a lot for your response and offer!

Sanne.

[naive_girl]

If you chnage your mind and would like The Third Sister and Excessively Diverted, just let me know. They don't weigh that much and it wouldn't be all that much to ship. Like I said, I don't mind. :)