- Hardcover: 184 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (Oct 15 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312107935
- ISBN-13: 978-0312107932
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #868,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Although it's more thoughtfully conceived than Julia Barrett's Presumption (reviewed below), Tennant's ( The Adventures of Robina ) continuation of the Austen classic only faintly rewards the reader. Unlike Barrett, Tennant makes a strong case for her endeavor. A preface demonstrates that Austen continued to think about the heroines of Pride and Prejudice long after the work's completion; from there it's easy to become interested in the dilemma proposed by Tennant: if Darcy and Elizabeth are to live happily ever after, how on earth are they to cope with their respective in-laws? The fatuous Mrs. Bennet, the supremely condescending Lady Catherine de Bourgh, the silly Lydia and her odious husband, Wickham, and the rest of the extended family convene for a Christmas at Pemberley, the Darcy estate. Fidelity to Austen is not strict--e.g., the "real" Jane and Elizabeth are wed on the same day, but Tennant's Elizabeth has been married about a year when Jane gives birth to her second child. Tennant does draw forth some comedy, but it dissipates quickly into soap opera. Elizabeth's high spirits are rendered as foolishness, with the heroine leaping to melodramatic assumptions about Darcy (she believes him in love with a dead mistress who has given birth to Darcy's son). The tone, moreover, is low--what would Austen have said of a Mrs. Bennet who talks of douches at the dinner table, or of a suitor who converses of chamberpots?
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
It is the Christmas season, and Elizabeth Darcy (Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice ), now the uneasy mistress of the great estate of Pemberley, anticipates the holidays with growing trepidation. Her foolish widowed mother and two of her sisters, flighty Kitty and pedantic Mary, are soon to descend upon the household. Adding to the guest list, as well as the complications, are her husband's formidable aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and the Wickhams (the cad who eloped with Elizabeth's sister after his unsuccessful attempt to run off with her sister-in-law). Sweet-tempered Jane will also be present, but her imminent confinement is a constant reminder to Elizabeth of her own barrenness. This latest entry in the "Jane wars" has more psychological depth than Julia Barrett's Presumption ( LJ 9/15/93), but it lacks the ironic touch and feel of Austen that is so notable in that book. Devotees will demand both.
- Cynthia Johnson Whealler, Cary Memorial Lib., Lexington, Mass.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Cynthia Johnson Whealler, Cary Memorial Lib., Lexington, Mass.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
had to give one star-no option for less than zero!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pemberley: Or Pride and Prejudice Continued (Hardcover)
This was possibly the MOST disappointing book that I have ever read!! The characters (although they are so well recognized that they write themselves) were weak and completely contrary to Jane Austen's work. I actually wonder whether this author had actually read P&P because she took Elizabeth Bennet from a strong willed, witty and charismatic woman and made her out to be a vapid, sniveling waste of skin. This author even went so far as to change Darcy from the ultimate character and recreate him as a brooding, dark monster. The character's relationship is completely ridiculous and ultimately distracting. P&P fans will have a hard time concentrating on the story line (thin and unimaginative as it is).Then there's the total lack of meat to this story...to me (and EVERYONE else I've spoken to who have read this drivel) it was more like reading a vague outline of the story rather than a completed novel.... In short (oops too late!!) don't waste your time or your money on this book!!!! Read Pamela Aidan's "Fitzwilliam Darcy" series or Linda Berdoll's "Mr Darcy takes a wife" for much, much better P&P sequels.
1.0 out of 5 stars
A Ghost of Sequel,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pemberley: Or Pride and Prejudice Continued (Hardcover)
This ghost of a sequel is not up to par. I'm sure, if she had changed the names of all the characters, that it would have made a fine discount rack book, however, she chose to pollute the book which has become a classic AND a favorite to many people.The Author has no imagination either. The plot is a sadistic copy of the orginal book, including stolen quotes from the book, played by characters that resemble nothing from the book. Sometimes, it seems she just adds in characters because they were in P&P. What a coincidence that Pemberley happens to be entailed, to a cousin whom Darcy has little aquaintance with, and surprise, surprise - Mary Bennet falls in love with his cousin too. Seems to remind me of a Longborne, Mr. Collins, and Mary being able to tolerate Mr. Collins from P&P...but I could be wrong. The final line is to not buy this book. And if you're captivated in the fact that this book has so many horrible reveiws and that you must read it to see if they are true- Then go to your local library and check it out, because money should not be waisted on this book, not even an overdue fine!
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocrity and inconsistancy at it's best,
By Maggie Brown (CT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pemberley: Or Pride and Prejudice Continued (Hardcover)
Like many of the others who have reviewed this book, I have extensively read and watched P&P. I'm not going to be redundant by listing all the incongruencies in the book. In the whole scheme of the book's inadequacy they're only a slight annoyance. What really disappointed me was that Tennant was not true to our beloved characters. In particular poor Mr. Bingley, who is far too good and respectable to do the things the author writes about. If you truely love P&P you will will read it...then really wish you hadn't.
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