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I think Altman's The Darcys and The Bingleys has written a fun, witty and ultimately a very satisfying read.--Stephanie"Stephanies Written Word" (12/15/2008)
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Three days before their double wedding, Charles Bingley is desperate to have a word with his dear friend Fitzwilliam Darcy, seeking advice of a most delicate nature. Bingley is shocked when Darcy gives him a copy of the Kama Sutra, but it does tell him everything he needs to know... Eventually, of course, Jane finds this remarkable volume, and in the utmost secrecy shows it to her dear sister Elizabeth, who goes searching for a copy in the Pemberley library... By turns hilarious and sweet, this book also presents an intriguing view of Miss Caroline Bingley, who has such good reasons for being the way she is that the reader can t help but hold her in charity. Georgiana Darcy makes a most eligible match, and in spite of his abhorrence of being asked for advice, Darcy s friendship with Bingley is solid and full of fun.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I read Linda Berdoll's two books before I read this one which may have negatively affected how I viewed this book. Whilst Berdoll tries to keep the language and structure of Austen (not completely successfully) I found that this sequel by Altman started well but slipped into almost modern vernacular by the second half of the book and the story seemed a little at odds with how I perceived Austen's original characters.
Having said that it was much lighter and faster paced than Berdoll's two doorstopper books and I really did enjoy it. It took me about 8 hours to read the whole thing and I put the book down feeling satisfied at the resolution of the story (whereas with Berdoll I felt like I was still waiting for something else to happen). Despite the references to the Kama Sutra in the blurb which almost put me off buying the book, there is much less explicit sex in Altman's book than Berdoll's; its implied and 'after the fact' rather than accompanying the characters through a sweaty coupling in every room of Pemberley. The whole Kama Sutra theme seems to be less of a plot point than some of the more exciting aspects of the story (which arent mentioned on the back cover).
Wickham is virtually ignored, the villain's role is taken by a different character and several other characters take a definite step back which I found quite refreshing, but as I said, no-one behaved quite as I envisioned them doing.
Overall this is a sweeter and lighter sequel to P&P, a romantic following of the lives of our favourite characters with a little bit of excitement and adventure thrown it. I
Having said that it was much lighter and faster paced than Berdoll's two doorstopper books and I really did enjoy it. It took me about 8 hours to read the whole thing and I put the book down feeling satisfied at the resolution of the story (whereas with Berdoll I felt like I was still waiting for something else to happen). Despite the references to the Kama Sutra in the blurb which almost put me off buying the book, there is much less explicit sex in Altman's book than Berdoll's; its implied and 'after the fact' rather than accompanying the characters through a sweaty coupling in every room of Pemberley. The whole Kama Sutra theme seems to be less of a plot point than some of the more exciting aspects of the story (which arent mentioned on the back cover).
Wickham is virtually ignored, the villain's role is taken by a different character and several other characters take a definite step back which I found quite refreshing, but as I said, no-one behaved quite as I envisioned them doing.
Overall this is a sweeter and lighter sequel to P&P, a romantic following of the lives of our favourite characters with a little bit of excitement and adventure thrown it. I
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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... so little time!
This one was OK and I quite enjoyed reading it. Thinking about it afterwards though, some of the events seemed to me more and more unlikely - and I mean physically unlikely in the real world, not just the Austen universe! I'm not sure this is one I will be reading again.
This one was OK and I quite enjoyed reading it. Thinking about it afterwards though, some of the events seemed to me more and more unlikely - and I mean physically unlikely in the real world, not just the Austen universe! I'm not sure this is one I will be reading again.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Having read Linda Berdoll's sequels, i was interested in just what other ones were out there. This book contains the passion berdoll created but i felt the ending was more satisfying. The author also adds a touch of humor to the story which in my opinion makes thestory even more enjoyable. Bacically I loved it!!!!!
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unsure
This is a difficult one to review. It's not that it was bad, but it wasn't good.
I'm going to have to quote a friend: "Fun is the operative word here, and if one reads... Read more
I'm going to have to quote a friend: "Fun is the operative word here, and if one reads... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Illyria
Sad treatment of familiar characters
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a much-loved book must be in need of a satisfying sequel. Unfortunately, this is not it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by David Sewell
A Bit Silly
Although I enjoyed this book, the only similarity it has with any characters created by Jane Austen are their names. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Chrissie L
Fabulous and Hilarious
A thoroughly modern turn on Pride and Predujice I thoroughly enjoyed and also howled laughing at. once started you want to just carry on reading with no imterruptions. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C. Rowland
Not really true to Jane but kinda fun
I absolutely love Pride and Prejudice so understandably have tried many sequels. This one is unbelievable from many perspectives and I did not find the characters and their... Read more
Published 18 months ago by villagelass
The Darcys and the Bingleys (Pride & Predjudice Continues)
On some levels I preferred this book to Mr. Darcy's Temptation. I felt the style of writing was more in keeping with the Jane Austen era and the characters followed nicely on from... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Nobber 1967
I Loved It!!
I really loved this book. In fact, I read it once then had to read it again!! I have really enjoyed seeing the characters develop and laughed and cried my way through this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ms. N. J. Parker
Regency frolic
If you are an Austenite this book will be a sad disappintment because its tone and language is not appropriate for the time in which it is set i.e. Regency England. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Patricia Olds
Never finished it
My wife is a jane austen fan, especialy Pride and prejudice and i bought the book for her!
Well surprise, surprise she read about 50 or 60 pages and put it on the shelf! Read more
Well surprise, surprise she read about 50 or 60 pages and put it on the shelf! Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Fernando Sousa
Brilliant
I read this book after reading some of the other reviews about it and I couldn't put it down. It is one of the most amusing books I have read in a long time. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by E. lockley
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