- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Lion Hudson plc (19 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0745953263
- ISBN-13: 978-0745953267
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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'A lovely, intimate read' --Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club<br /><br />Deliciously uncertain... and satisfying --Publishers Weekly
Deliciously uncertain... and satisfying --Publishers Weekly
Deliciously uncertain... and satisfying --Publishers Weekly
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'A lovely, intimate read' Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club'Deliciously uncertain...and satisfying'Publishers Weekly
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A woman who has some issues comes to the UK to do a course and then visit various Jane Austen sites.
She writes quite well and you do get involved in her thinking about the Jane Austen places, but, BOY, does she go on a bit about her issues.... Good grief, woman, stop thinking about one guy, who you knew for like, a WEEK! Get a grip and move on, you are coming across as the most ultimately needy, desperate, whinging bore of a thirty-something me, me, me fiend!
Still, decent exploration of Jane and what she can mean to people and how the issues and feelings young women have are the same. Plus, how great her books are, even in today's world. It really isn't so different to then. Just stop whining and DO SOMETHING!!
She writes quite well and you do get involved in her thinking about the Jane Austen places, but, BOY, does she go on a bit about her issues.... Good grief, woman, stop thinking about one guy, who you knew for like, a WEEK! Get a grip and move on, you are coming across as the most ultimately needy, desperate, whinging bore of a thirty-something me, me, me fiend!
Still, decent exploration of Jane and what she can mean to people and how the issues and feelings young women have are the same. Plus, how great her books are, even in today's world. It really isn't so different to then. Just stop whining and DO SOMETHING!!
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Where do I start? The blurb and reviews for this book on the back cover make it sound fantastic. Unfortunately they do not let the reader know what the book is actually about (christianity and the author whinging for the most part). The author is a self-obsessed woman who merely bemoans her own life and recaps most of Austen's plots while visiting sites relevant to her life. This is utter drivel and without a doubt the worst book I have ever 3/4 read. I literally have not been able to bring myself to finish it.
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The blurb of the book says is about the American author's journey to England as she wants to following Jane Austen's life. I liked the sounds of that - and the first few pages show a nice map of where she goes and what she sees and why. So I think fantastic, this sounds like a nice read.
Sadly, that feeling didn't last very long. What the publishers have failed to mention on the cover is that this book is mosly about Lori Smith, her health, her relationship insecurities and her religion. The Jane Austen aspect of the book does exist, and she does visit all these places and we do get some insight into them. However, it's mostly focused on the Christianity side of Austen's life. Lori Smith is following the more religious aspects of Austen's life as well as where she lived etc.
I have no objections about religious books, or books about the authors. However, it would be nice if this was clearly stated on the cover/blurb so that you know what's coming.
I found Lori Smith's writing to be rather basic and not that captivating. If the story telling had been better written I could probably have got into the other aspects of the book (other than Austen) much more. There are some good parts of course, but not enough to override the other no so great parts.
I did finish the book, as I can't leave any book unfinished no matter how much I don't enjoy it. However, what I'd say is - if you're looking for a book about Jane Austen's life then look elsewhere. If you're looking for a self reflective book about an insecure, religious American woman in England then this is the book for you.
Sadly, that feeling didn't last very long. What the publishers have failed to mention on the cover is that this book is mosly about Lori Smith, her health, her relationship insecurities and her religion. The Jane Austen aspect of the book does exist, and she does visit all these places and we do get some insight into them. However, it's mostly focused on the Christianity side of Austen's life. Lori Smith is following the more religious aspects of Austen's life as well as where she lived etc.
I have no objections about religious books, or books about the authors. However, it would be nice if this was clearly stated on the cover/blurb so that you know what's coming.
I found Lori Smith's writing to be rather basic and not that captivating. If the story telling had been better written I could probably have got into the other aspects of the book (other than Austen) much more. There are some good parts of course, but not enough to override the other no so great parts.
I did finish the book, as I can't leave any book unfinished no matter how much I don't enjoy it. However, what I'd say is - if you're looking for a book about Jane Austen's life then look elsewhere. If you're looking for a self reflective book about an insecure, religious American woman in England then this is the book for you.
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