A review by greenwillow77
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow

emotional hopeful inspiring tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A comforting, hopeful story that reminds  the lead Mary Bennett “our happiness depends on ourselves”. It is joyful to watch the development of a character who appears in Austen as plain & bookish into someone more well rounded & full of her own anxieties, hopes & passions. 

Mary isn’t alone in receiving this attention; Mr & Mrs Bennett, Lydia, Mr Collins, the younger Miss Bingley & Charlotte Lucas all become more fully fleshed out by means of this novel. The author’s eye is keen, the details rich, & the journey from Mary’s beginnings a satisfying one. 
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