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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780226038131
ISBN number: 0226038130
Label: University Of Chicago Press
Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 238
Printing Date: October 15, 1995
Publishing house: University Of Chicago Press
Sale Popularity Level: 127023
Studio: University Of Chicago Press
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This witty sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice follows the fate of Georgiana Darcy, Mr. Darcy's younger sister, who must choose between two suitors, a well-placed navy captain and a brash young architect. Masterfully adapted to Austen's original nineteenth-century style, Presumption brings back to life the book's most memorable characters, the Bennets, Darcys, Collins, and de Bourghs.
'An elegant emulation and continuation of Pride and Prejudice. . . . Jointly composed by two admirers of Jane Austen, the book often achieves crisp replication of her style. . . . Presumption shows how sequel-writing can, like parody, be a sharp exercise in literary appreciation.'—Peter Kemp, Times Literary Supplement
Julia Barrett is a pseudonym for Julia Braun Kessler and Gabrielle Donnelly.
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This isn't the worst sequel to Pride and Prejudice I've ever read but it certainly isn't an A-level piece, either. At best, it provides enough escapist diversion to make it worth reading...if you're into Janeite literature. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a Lizzie/Darcy-centric sequel, this isn't it. This one focuses more on Georgiana than anyone else, although I do credit the novel with managing to give some page time to all of the major characters from the original novel. The depiction of Mr. and Mrs. Collins is particularly entertaining and Lady Catherine de Bourgh is, as usual, in top form. Be forewarned that there are some quite outlandish plot twists that seem downright silly. But all-in-all, it's worth a read. But only if you're into this sort of thing.....
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By the very first chapter I knew this was not to disappoint! The language is very Austenesque and the wit is extremely enjoyable. The new characters are interesting and the classic P&P characters are loveable as ever. Georgianna channels a bit more of Elizabeth than expected but was fitting for this story. This is definitely a Georgianna story more than a Lizzy and Darcy -- but entertaining just the same. (The ending, however, wraps up very quickly-- almost too quickly.) I enjoyed this so much I found myself reading complete passages aloud! I believe Jane Austen would have been proud to have inspired such a novel.
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Generally there are two armed camps of sequel readers--one liking the Berdoll style and the other camp preferring the sexless versions. This version of the P&P future is one of the latter, and being the fence straddler, I like both this and Berdoll's BAR SINISTER. Though I guarantee there's some garbage out there I despise.
A little different writing style--a modern interpretation of Austen???--that melds quietly with the plot.
I very first read this one several years ago and it is one of a few I kept for future re-reading. I'm glad I did.
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I enjoyed reading this book. My mom enjoyed reading this book also. I have many other books to read that goes with the Pride and Prejudice Sequels. And so far this one is very good.
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I don't know why this book is given such sad review. I think some "critics" take themselves too seriously and think that they alone know what makes a book a good read. Just remember that criticism is only opinion and rarely the last word in good taste. I checked this book out from the library and really enjoyed it. I am an avid reader and find that "critics" forget to have fun with a book. Don't let nay-sayers deter yourself from at least browsing through this one at the library or bookstore.
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