Author: Shannon Hale
Genre: Romance
Published: 2007
Recommendation: A fun chick-flick with lots of Austen references.
Rating: 7/10
Summary: Jane has almost given up on finding the right man when Jane's aunt buys her a vacation in England. A vacation, involving a stay at Pembroke Park for 3 weeks, immersed in Austen's world.
Reactions: I guess I'll have to confess to reading all of Austen's novels. And liking them. And having that be enough of a lure to have me buy this book, even though it's in the category of books that I consider slightly embarrassing to own. I'll have to hide it next to my copy of Twilight.
All in all, it was actually a pretty fun read. The main character is the every-woman, mostly sane, but not without her own hangups. We get to follow her stay at the vacation resort, playacting the part of an 19th century lady and flirting with actors hired to inspire romance with the residents.
It's a short book, but well-plotted with a nice little twist towards the end. And of course there's the happily ever after. Certainly recommended if you like romances.
The first paragraph of your reactions still has me laughing. There are many people who brag about reading Austin's work and chide others for not having done so; it's certainly nothing to be embarrassed about it.
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It did get me more in the reading mood. I started on 1Q84 right after it. Only a short way in and really curious about it since I've seen some pretty raving reviews about the book.
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