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A review by elizabaum
Bluebells in the Mourning by KaraLynne Mackrory
4.0
Reread 10/15/16
I've read quite a bit more JAFF since the first time I read this book, and it occurs to me now that there are a ton of stories where Mr. Bennet dies, but not many where one of the sisters dies instead. It makes for a very different feel, where the family has to mourn, but they aren't in immediate danger of poverty. It's quieter with that lack of danger, but sometimes I'm really in the mood for that. The Wickham storyline is pretty satisfying, too.
Original read 10/11/15
I enjoyed this book a great deal. The writing was really good, and it probably would have been 4.5 or 5 stars if there was more new about it. A lot of material from the original was re-purposed to fit the new continuity. It was definitely used in creative ways, so bravo for that, but I would have liked it even better if the divergence explored more new territory.
Of the things that were new, though, my favorite was definitely Elizabeth's friendship with Georgiana. Georgie is consistently one of my favorite secondary characters, so anyone who can bring her into the story more and use her well is on my YES list.
I do have to admit that when Mr. and Mrs. Bennetreconciled, I was sort of hoping that they'd end up having a son. Glad the author did not disappoint. ;-)
Recommended as an enjoyable way to pass an afternoon.
I've read quite a bit more JAFF since the first time I read this book, and it occurs to me now that there are a ton of stories where Mr. Bennet dies, but not many where one of the sisters dies instead. It makes for a very different feel, where the family has to mourn, but they aren't in immediate danger of poverty. It's quieter with that lack of danger, but sometimes I'm really in the mood for that. The Wickham storyline is pretty satisfying, too.
Original read 10/11/15
I enjoyed this book a great deal. The writing was really good, and it probably would have been 4.5 or 5 stars if there was more new about it. A lot of material from the original was re-purposed to fit the new continuity. It was definitely used in creative ways, so bravo for that, but I would have liked it even better if the divergence explored more new territory.
Of the things that were new, though, my favorite was definitely Elizabeth's friendship with Georgiana. Georgie is consistently one of my favorite secondary characters, so anyone who can bring her into the story more and use her well is on my YES list.
I do have to admit that when Mr. and Mrs. Bennet
Recommended as an enjoyable way to pass an afternoon.