lora_hogan's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
capalluisce's review against another edition
3.0
The film will forever be my favorite, I practically know it by heart. I believe that the changes they made, though, made sense in such a perfect way that the source material (this book) just fell a little behind. That, or I'm just biased because —I repeat— the film will forever be my favorite.
As a book on its own tho (not in comparison to the adaptation), it's alright. Starts a little slow, but when it picks up, you fly through it. I'm glad I read it. Pretty enjoyable.
As a book on its own tho (not in comparison to the adaptation), it's alright. Starts a little slow, but when it picks up, you fly through it. I'm glad I read it. Pretty enjoyable.
platinumwarlock's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to love this book, mostly because I loved the premise - modern-day, Jane-Austen-obsessed girl spends three weeks living in "Regency England", complete with corsets and carriages and games of whist. Unfortunately, I didn't think much of most of the characters, and the main character only redeemed herself in the last 30-45 minutes. For most of the book I thought she was an immature, whiny, spineless, must-have-a-man-to-be-complete twit, but Hale managed to have Jane pull herself together at the end. Fortunately, it ended well - well enough for me to probably be willing to read the sequel that I've heard exists.
aranjournal's review against another edition
5.0
Oh dios mío. He visto la película unas cinco veces y nunca he encontrado una película que me haga sentir tan bien como Austenland. No importa lo mal que me sienta en ciertos momentos, si la veo se me pasa seguro. Y es que no hay película tan graciosa, romántica y perfecta para una romántica empedernida como yo.
No podía esperar a leer el libro, y qué puedo decir. El libro ha sido perfecto. Su adaptación en película fue fantástica y el libro no podía de ser más adorable, perfecto (y romántico!). Es que por favor, Mr. Nobley!!!!
Si habéis visto la película, no sé a qué esperáis para leer el libro, lo único que lamento es que me haya durado sólo dos tardes (es cortito). Pero lo he pasado tan bien! Jane es genial, original, fiel a si misma y quiere coger el mando de su vida y sentirse ella misma. Es genial, la adoro. Y Mr. Nobley, ah Mr. Nobley. Acabé la semana pasada Orgullo y Prejuicio y ÉL es el perfecto Darcy.
¿Cómo puede ser tan adorable? Es que ARGHHT ¿Dónde consigo un Mr. Nobley?
"And if I don't make you feel the most beautiful woman
Como conclusión, sólo diré que he acabado el libro abrazada a él, y sin duda lo volveré a leer algún día.
RECOMENDADO A TODO/AS.
No podía esperar a leer el libro, y qué puedo decir. El libro ha sido perfecto. Su adaptación en película fue fantástica y el libro no podía de ser más adorable, perfecto (y romántico!). Es que por favor, Mr. Nobley!!!!
Si habéis visto la película, no sé a qué esperáis para leer el libro, lo único que lamento es que me haya durado sólo dos tardes (es cortito). Pero lo he pasado tan bien! Jane es genial, original, fiel a si misma y quiere coger el mando de su vida y sentirse ella misma. Es genial, la adoro. Y Mr. Nobley, ah Mr. Nobley. Acabé la semana pasada Orgullo y Prejuicio y ÉL es el perfecto Darcy.
¿Cómo puede ser tan adorable? Es que ARGHHT ¿Dónde consigo un Mr. Nobley?
"And if I don't make you feel the most beautiful woman
Spoiler
in the world every day of your life, then I don't deserve to be near you." —NobleyComo conclusión, sólo diré que he acabado el libro abrazada a él, y sin duda lo volveré a leer algún día.
RECOMENDADO A TODO/AS.
heatherlouise17's review against another edition
3.0
Note from 2009: "Funny! Really cute and has a perfect ending."
heatheranne23's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very cute book! Appealed to the Janeite in me and my secret Colin Firth fantasies! It's a girl book but one that helps us laugh at ourselves, I think!
imyerhero's review against another edition
5.0
My best friend has been recommending this book ever since she discovered it. She’s a librarian, so that was probably immediately after it came out two years ago. She knows me pretty well, especially when it comes to books. And she was dead on with this recommendation.
Jane Hayes has had (in her mind) 13 boyfriends in her life, none of whom have met her expectations as to what a boyfriend should be. Unfortunately, her ideal man is none other than Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. And not only Mr. Darcy, but the Colin Firth version of Mr. Darcy. She has a hidden copy of the mini series on DVD which she pulls out regularly to get her Darcy fix. And she’s nearly resigned herself to the fact that she will never find Mr. Darcy and should just settle for whatever comes along next when a distant relative passes away and leaves her an all-expenses-paid trip to Pembrook Park. Pembrook is an English resort which caters to the Austen-obsessed, fully immersing them in the world of Regency period England; complete with costumes and etiquette requirements. Jane is face to face with her lifelong obsession with all things Darcy and, not sure what’s real and what isn’t when it comes to relationships at Pembrook, grows more and more exasperated with the men there.
This is every woman’s dream come true. Well, every woman who has ever found themselves longing for their own Mr. Darcy (especially the Colin Firth Mr. Darcy!). Jane provides the perfect everywoman as a character – the rational mind trying to outdo the emotional heart, second-guessing her every decision, and allowing her fancies to get the best of her at times. We travel along with her as she tries to escape her obsession and relationship issues, finally coming to terms with her Darcy fetish. All I can say, is that if you love anything Austen, you’ll want to grab this book. I’m tempted to add it to my own personal collection, and consider myself a bit indebted to my friend for her fantastic recommendation.
Jane Hayes has had (in her mind) 13 boyfriends in her life, none of whom have met her expectations as to what a boyfriend should be. Unfortunately, her ideal man is none other than Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. And not only Mr. Darcy, but the Colin Firth version of Mr. Darcy. She has a hidden copy of the mini series on DVD which she pulls out regularly to get her Darcy fix. And she’s nearly resigned herself to the fact that she will never find Mr. Darcy and should just settle for whatever comes along next when a distant relative passes away and leaves her an all-expenses-paid trip to Pembrook Park. Pembrook is an English resort which caters to the Austen-obsessed, fully immersing them in the world of Regency period England; complete with costumes and etiquette requirements. Jane is face to face with her lifelong obsession with all things Darcy and, not sure what’s real and what isn’t when it comes to relationships at Pembrook, grows more and more exasperated with the men there.
This is every woman’s dream come true. Well, every woman who has ever found themselves longing for their own Mr. Darcy (especially the Colin Firth Mr. Darcy!). Jane provides the perfect everywoman as a character – the rational mind trying to outdo the emotional heart, second-guessing her every decision, and allowing her fancies to get the best of her at times. We travel along with her as she tries to escape her obsession and relationship issues, finally coming to terms with her Darcy fetish. All I can say, is that if you love anything Austen, you’ll want to grab this book. I’m tempted to add it to my own personal collection, and consider myself a bit indebted to my friend for her fantastic recommendation.
rubymaggard's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book because I have seen the 2013 adaptation too many times to count. That movie will never fail to make me laugh-cry, but it will also never fail to make me cringe. The movie adaptation had lines directly from the book, but came off as much more sarcastic and raunchy, while the book, refreshingly, was just a feel-good romcom with a make out-scene being the extent of the raciness. The movie adaptation has more lively characters, but failed me so miserably in one aspect that I cannot forgive it.
The book Jane was so over-the-top unlucky in love, to the point where she referred to any man she was interested in as a boyfriend, that you really just want her to have one good man in life! Of course, this is a tribute to Jane Austen, and it had me cracking me up at the moments that were written in older English, to echo P&P.
All in all, I'm glad I read this, it was a nice light read that had me smiling at the end.
The book Jane was so over-the-top unlucky in love, to the point where she referred to any man she was interested in as a boyfriend, that you really just want her to have one good man in life! Of course, this is a tribute to Jane Austen, and it had me cracking me up at the moments that were written in older English, to echo P&P.
All in all, I'm glad I read this, it was a nice light read that had me smiling at the end.
gabrielavmarques's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, light hearted, read for all the Austen fans out there.
This book was enjoyable and the premise of the book was very interesting. The author portraited the main character and her struggles to find love well, but I couldn't relate to that inability to be strong and do she wanted to.
I had some problems with how the secondary characters were portraited. I found them unrealistic and very one-dimensional.
Also, I didn't find it as funny as I hoped, like all good chick lit always are.
This book was enjoyable and the premise of the book was very interesting. The author portraited the main character and her struggles to find love well, but I couldn't relate to that inability to be strong and do she wanted to.
I had some problems with how the secondary characters were portraited. I found them unrealistic and very one-dimensional.
Also, I didn't find it as funny as I hoped, like all good chick lit always are.
egiap17's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fun read! Silly little rom-com. Glad I read it, enjoyed the movie too.