Reviews on all things Austen
Posted in Adaptations, Re-Interpretation, Recommended on Jun 29th, 2010
This novel is based on Sense and Sensibility. I have been disappointed in the past with sequels, prequels, etc, but being eternally hopeful (or just wanting more Austen) I’m always prepared to try another one. Here’s a synopsis Jane Austen’s beloved Sense and Sensibilityhas moved to Westport, Connecticut, in this enchanting modern-day homage to [...]
Posted in Adaptations, Pride and Prejudice, Re-Interpretation on Apr 28th, 2010
In the second episode Amanda tells Mr Bingley she is a lesbian (to avoid his advances). She entertains Mr Darcy, Mr Bingley and Miss Bingley with a rendition of Downtown – unfortunately this is edited from the DVD – you can find it at Youtube. Returning to Netherfield they encounter Wickham when their carriage breaks down [...]
Posted in Re-Interpretation on Apr 15th, 2010
It has been my experience that Austen fans fall into two groups; those who admire her brilliance, read and re-read her novels and are amazed that other writers would even dare to try to imitate her style, then there is the other group who love the characters, the period setting, they want to know what [...]
Posted in Dreadful, Re-Interpretation on Aug 27th, 2007
This novel was dreadful! If you enjoy Jane Austen novels, then avoid this like the plague! This review is going to be short because I don’t want to waste any more time on this book. The relationship between the heroine and hero followed that of Elizabeth and Darcy quite nicely, if somewhat obviously, but the [...]