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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Lovely Read - Just Like Mr. Knightley's Character,
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This review is from: Mr Knightleys Diary (Paperback)
Ms. Grange has taken on the joyous task of showing us Miss Austen's stories through each of her heroes' eyes. Though I was not enthusiastic about "Captain Wentworth's Diary", I think "Mr Knightley's Diary" is golden. There is enough humour, conscious and unconscious, in Mr. Knightley's views of Emma, her doing with Miss Smith and Mr. Elton and of the other characters in Jane Austen's marvellous "Emma" to make this book a delight. Even if you have not read "Emma" first - and you should read "Emma", you really should - the story is told just as it should be.I confess the portion where, ... well I can't tell you, but near the climax when Mr. Knightley has finally seen his own heart ... was weak; but that was my opinion. Well worth buying or borrowing from the library.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mr Knightley's Diary (Hardcover)
Experience Jane Austen's EMMA through the eyes of her hero.MR. KNIGHTLEY'S DIARY takes us through a year of his life as he writes about his estate life, visiting with the neighbors, dinner parties he must attend, and his daily encounters with Emma. These encounters range from enjoyable moments, to moments where he wishes her to grow as a person, and finally to things he wishes would happen between the two of them. If you're a Jane Austen fan or you've read EMMA, then this latest Jane Austen diary from the male perspective is a must read. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
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3.6 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews) 18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A trifle tedious.,
By J. Lesley "(Judy)" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Mr Knightleys Diary (Paperback)
Mr. Knightley's Diary was just a little slow and tedious for me. I don't think this can all be put at the feet of Amanda Grange except in her choice of subjects. Anyone who has ever read EMMA by Jane Austen knows that Knightley is not as often at the forefront of that novel as some other Austen lead male characters. This caused Ms Grange to use her imagination to a much greater extent in giving us Mr. Knightley's thoughts and even some of his words.It became rather boring reading about him dining in someone else's home practically every night. This was the major way Ms Grange conveyed the action for this book and is, indeed, how it happened in EMMA. The saving grace for EMMA was that we saw many, many more character interactions for that main character and since she was the lead in the book, we got much more actual conversation. I wish I had counted how many times Knightley was portrayed as walking to Hartfield. Surely it must have numbered close to a hundred because the book covered a full year in the lives of these characters. Also, Mr. Woodhouse and his continual grousing just plain got on my nerves. I don't remember having that reaction to him in EMMA so I'm not quite sure why he irritated me so sorely in this book, but he did. Somehow this book did not portray any passion and not very much feeling for me. If I had never read EMMA, this book would not tempt me to pick it up. I read Mr. Darcy's Diary by this author and rated it 4 solid, lovely stars. This one is O.K., but the stars are mostly given out of appreciation for previous books written by this author. I just don't think she had enough material to work with. Mr. Knightley is certainly no Darcy or Wentworth! 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Diary Worth Reading!,
By LadyJane "of http://aladysdiversions.blogspot... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mr Knightleys Diary (Paperback)
Although I had heard of some of Amanda Grange's previous books, such as Mr. Darcy's Diary, I had never read them. Recently, I got the chance to read a copy of Grange's Mr. Knightley's Diary and found that it is a fantastic take on Jane Austen's Emma.I haven't read Emma in probably a couple of years, so it was refreshing to read the story through Mr. Knightley's eyes. He's a very interesting character and I don't know him as well as Mr. Darcy. Grange takes the reader into Knightley's (should I be so bold as to address him as such? Emma might not like it.) world and enables us to go with him when he is absent from Highbury. Readers of Emma will remember that Knightley misses Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston's wedding because he is in London. In Mr. Knightley's Diary, the reader is with him! We get to find out what he is doing when he is not with Emma. Haven't you always been curious? The diary spans just over a year and recounts any number of events found in the original novel in a slightly different, more masculine way. Knightley is constantly worrying about Emma's behavior, hoping she will be more mature and leave off matchmaking, and trying to decide if, and who, he should marry. Just as Emma tries to pair Harriet with various gentlemen, Knightley meets several women (including Jane Fairfax) and tries to see if he feels any sparks with them. Of course, as we all know, in the end only Emma will do. Our favorite (and not-so-favorite) secondary characters still play largely in this novel, though through Knightley's eyes. Mr. Woodhouse is still the same old valetudinarian that we all love (and wish would stop saying that cake is bad for one's health!). Mr. Elton and his wife, as always, quite irritating, though Knightley is polite. He finds Frank Churchill to be somewhat suspect, rather than the charming gentleman the ladies believe him to be. We also see more of Knightley's brother John and his wife, Emma's sister. I was quite glad to read more about them, as they are not a huge part of Emma. I highly recommend Mr. Knightley's Diary to all Jane Austen fans. It was a very enjoyable take on a beloved book. 17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quick, easy read but not as good as Mr Darcy's or Captain Wentworth's Diary,
By Christina Boyd "Great Reader & sometimes gues... - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Mr Knightleys Diary (Paperback)
I pre-ordered this and have been so looking forward to reading the POV of Mr. Knightley, unfortunately he wasn't as captivating as the hero's in Mr. Darcy's Diary or even Captain Wentworth's. He didn't have much of a sense of humor either. I didn't feel much angst or sympathy for him because his love for Emma didn't become apparent even to himself until more than 2/3 way through. I felt Mr. Knightley was a more complicated character than what was conveyed here in this Diary. Nonetheless, it is interesting and for those that want a quick reminder of Emma or just have to have all the latest Jane Austenesque novel, this book is worth the purchase and certainly will compliment any collection. It's certainly not my favorite of Grange's diary novels but I liked it/not loved it.
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