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A review by lowbrowreaderofzerof_cks
Whispers of the Heart by Jann Rowland
4.0
As with many super prolific authors, Rowlands works can be very uneven. Some of his books are downright weak with silly plots, poor characterization and overall rushed feel.
Often his earlier work, although unpolished, can be far more engaging than his newer books. Probably because those were still written from a fan perspective, out of love for the characters whereas the later ones seem a bit ... churned out.
Whispers of the Heart is one of the more pleasing JAFF variations from this author. It is long - too long - and uneven. Definitely could have benefited from some cutting and editing.
Yes, it has fairly unpleasant and, quite frankly, dumb Darcy. Yes, Mr Collins is even more of a caricature than usual. Yes, Elizabeth is a special snowflake and sometimes a bit of a mean girl. Yes, not much really happens. It's all conversations and visiting and carriage rides and picnics.
But Jane gets a lovely husband and happy marriage and lady Catherine is written into a much pleasanter human being without a total personality transplant. Andy Darcy, once he makes up his mind, is actually pretty decent at courting and gives a decent grovel when he messes up.
All in all, a likeable, if meandering read.
Often his earlier work, although unpolished, can be far more engaging than his newer books. Probably because those were still written from a fan perspective, out of love for the characters whereas the later ones seem a bit ... churned out.
Whispers of the Heart is one of the more pleasing JAFF variations from this author. It is long - too long - and uneven. Definitely could have benefited from some cutting and editing.
Yes, it has fairly unpleasant and, quite frankly, dumb Darcy. Yes, Mr Collins is even more of a caricature than usual. Yes, Elizabeth is a special snowflake and sometimes a bit of a mean girl. Yes, not much really happens. It's all conversations and visiting and carriage rides and picnics.
But Jane gets a lovely husband and happy marriage and lady Catherine is written into a much pleasanter human being without a total personality transplant. Andy Darcy, once he makes up his mind, is actually pretty decent at courting and gives a decent grovel when he messes up.
All in all, a likeable, if meandering read.