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Aidan retells the now iconic story of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of Fitzwilliam Darcy as he visits Netherfield with his good friend Charles Bingley and his sisters. The austere Darcy takes life very seriously, and is at a loss as to how he became friends with the amicable Bingley. Darcy has escaped many marriage-minded mothers and their daughters, which is why he initially disdains the Bennet family. Once he gets to know Elizabeth, however, he realizes his mistake, but his attempts to apologize to her only make him act even more awkwardly in her presence. The first in Aidan's planned trilogy of improvisations on Jane Austen concludes with the infamous Netherfield ball. Austen fans will relish the tale's retelling from Darcy's perspective as well as new characters, including Fletcher, the insightful and amusing valet who apparently approves of the charming Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Patty Engelmann
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4.0étoiles sur 5 A great insight on Mr Darcy!, Nov. 10 2009
This review is from: An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman (Paperback)
Like I've been saying with most Austen spinoffs, I always proceed with caution. I don't like being disappointed and I certainly don't like it when my beloved classic have been ripped to shreds, and especially when it's done horribly. Fortunately! this book has passed and I don't regret reading this book. I actually quite liked it and I found myself laughing over parts of the book which were cleverly written and provided a lot of good humor. It was certainly nice seeing Mr Darcy's daily life in more detail besides just hearing his thoughts and his behavior. I actually liked how this book put in little bits and pieces added to the main Pride and Prejudice plot to add more color and life to Mr Darcy. We usually see him as a brooding solitary figure which immediately we think of how boring he might be. In reality, well, Mr Darcy just doesn't like gatherings and parties period. That's just his nature and what's even better, he's a bookworm! this is one of the main reasons why I liked reading this book. Mr Darcy isn't seen as boring, silent in his corner with his stormy thoughts. Although yes, it's romantic but seeing a different side of him, where he's able to show a sense of humor towards Mr Bingley (even having a moment where Bingley throws a cube of sugar at
him) makes Mr Darcy seem much more real and twice as likable. (We Darcy fanatics can all sigh in relief here!).

I'd have to say though, the plot was a little too slow to come to action and if you're one who needs to have their attention captured right away, this might be a deterrent. I would suggest, stick with it. Especially if you're a huge Pride and Prejudice fan. Patience is well rewarded later in the book with comical scenes and even scenes which will make you want to yank Caroline Bingley's hair for being such a vain and vicious witch. (Yes, Miss Bingley is quite the snake in this one). Another criticism I'd have to add, not much Elizabeth in this one! you can't feel the love between them yet. It's understandable considering the book doesn't even cover half of the main plot and you do feel Mr Darcy's true feelings towards Elizabeth. It's still growing so the romance factor in this book is rather cold which may be disappointing. As with a few previous spinoff novels I've read, Mr Bingley still stays the same, cheerful and so friendly but always needing someone to advise or look after him. More has been added to his character as well and his relationship with Darcy is seen in more detail. I actually liked it. It seemed as if he brought out the comical side of Mr Darcy which was nice to see.

Overall, I greatly enjoyed this read. It was entertaining and although slow to start, I was glad I stayed with it until the end. I will definitely be getting the second one after this. I recommend this to all Jane Austen fans.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Retelling Pride & Prejudice through Darcy's eyes? What a novel idea! That has only been done several million times., Aoû 4 2009
This review is from: An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman (Paperback)
This novel is yet another of the Jane Austen prequel/sequel/alternate view genre. Most of the novels in this genre are only mildly tedious. Some are so far off from the characters, spirit and language of the original that they are farcical. An Assembly Such As This, though, is one of the better ones. The characterization of Mr. Darcy is not too far off what most have imagined in their heads. And the language doesn't grate or seem forced or unauthentic. Yet, it doesn't really provide any new insights into Darcy's character, or really provide much reason for its existence except to sate the appetite of all those who only wish that Jane Austen had lived to produce more than 6 complete novels.

One caveat - this book is part 1 of a trilogy covering the events from Darcy's first meeting with Elizabeth in Meryton to their eventual marriage. So, if you read this one, you will probably feel a need to read the others. Was a trilogy seriously necessary, though? Jane Austen covered the same material so eloquently in only one novel.

Also, some scenes, such as an early one where Darcy et al. arrive at the ball seems like it was ripped straight from Andrew Davies' magnificent screenplay for the 1995 BBC movie of Pride And Prejudice.

That being said, I enjoyed reading the novel - once. Despite my inevitable disappointment with Austen take-offs, every time the library gets a new one I take it out and read it. It's like Samuel Johnson said - `it is the triumph of hope over experience."
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Thorouhgly engaging: if you love P & P, you will love this book!, Janv. 6 2009
This review is from: An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman (Paperback)
This is the first of a must read P & P based trilogy! I would love to give this 6 stars!

Of course it is not Jane Austen writing, but the language used is very beautiful and compelling! The author keeps true to the original Pride and Prejudice, but deftly weaves into it the thoughts and feelings of Mr Darcy. She expands on the original novel not to recreate it, but to add to it. This is a very adroit complement to the original!

It is quite satisfying for the very informed modern reader to finally get a deep and personal insight as to what Mr Darcy is thinking and feeling, and as to what motivates his actions.

The original novel is only about the length of one of the books in this trilogy, but haven't we all always felt like we wanted so much more!

Well, here is more! Relive it all, and take your time with it! Thoroughly relish Darcy and Lizzy falling in love all over again!

Very well done P. Aidan!
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