My Review of Mr. Darcy's Little Sister

I must admit I had a difficult time getting into Mr. Darcy's Little Sister (Pride & Prejudice Continues). The first 20-30 pages were delightful, and then, suddenly, it seemed like the story slowed to a crawl for nearly the rest of the first 100 pages. I put the book down for weeks at a time and indeed, posted here that I was giving up on Jane Austen books and Jane Austen sequels.

Part of what bothered me about this particular story was the lead character’s (Georgiana) paralyzing shyness and her anxiety about the upcoming Season that it seemed would never come.

Finally, the family left for London and that’s when the story began to get exciting. After surviving a very stressful situation, Georgiana discovers some backbone and that, coupled with her private lessons from Lizzie, brings her poise and allays her anxiety.

Romance begins to edge its way into the story and the remainder of their preparation for her presentation was fun. I loved the rhythm of their days, with teas and music and heart-to-heart talks, and lots of fashion help from their servant staff!

The actual balls were fun, too, especially with Georgiana’s newfound confidence.

The story ended happily for her and for several of the book’s characters and I am so glad I went back to it and hung in there until the excitement began.

Now Reading: Pride and Prejudice

I decided to go ahead and get the book (Pride and Prejudice) now while the movie is still fresh in my mind. However, it's the first Jane Austen book I have read and I am finding I have to read it slowly. And sometimes, re-read a sentence or two.

I like it, though! I find myself laughing in certain places that weren't as amusing in the movie.

And I love the opening quote...

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters."

I think my next book will be First Impressions, which asks and answers the question of what would have happened if Darcy had never said such unkind words about Elizabeth and instead, Darcy and Elizabeth had danced together.



Anyone want to read it with me? Sounds interesting, doesn't it? After First Impressions, I think I will read Mr. Darcy's Little Sister , based on Kelly Yanke Deltener's review.



Which one are you reading?