A review by lyssm
Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford
4.0
Normally, I avoid books that turn our literary figureheads, or other famous people, into vampires, werewolves, vampire hunters, etc. However, I kept seeing this book and finally just picked it up and started reading it.
I have to say that I really really really enjoyed it. Ford's depiction of Jane's character is superb. He does a great job of creating her reactions to things that people say she would or wouldn't do. Lord Byron is terrific in his mysterious, snarky kind of way. It's a lot of fun watching him keep Jane on her toes, which he constantly seems to do. At first she's sure she knows him, but by the end of the book, I get the impression she doesn't know Byron nearly as well as she thinks.
The relationships Jane has with Walter and Lucy grow really well in this book and I'm looking forward to seeing how they progress in the second book. It's a lot of fun to see Jane bend her habits to fit in today's society once her book (as Jane Fairfax) takes off. Lucy is a great friend and it's a lot of fun to see this 20-something take charge of a woman who is over 200 years older than her. Walter is sweet and it's so easy to like him due to his demeanor.
All the characters bring a great dynamic to the story. Ford did a great job of weaving together his interpretation of their personalities. I'm very glad I picked this up and can't wait to read the next one!
I have to say that I really really really enjoyed it. Ford's depiction of Jane's character is superb. He does a great job of creating her reactions to things that people say she would or wouldn't do. Lord Byron is terrific in his mysterious, snarky kind of way. It's a lot of fun watching him keep Jane on her toes, which he constantly seems to do. At first she's sure she knows him, but by the end of the book, I get the impression she doesn't know Byron nearly as well as she thinks.
The relationships Jane has with Walter and Lucy grow really well in this book and I'm looking forward to seeing how they progress in the second book. It's a lot of fun to see Jane bend her habits to fit in today's society once her book (as Jane Fairfax) takes off. Lucy is a great friend and it's a lot of fun to see this 20-something take charge of a woman who is over 200 years older than her. Walter is sweet and it's so easy to like him due to his demeanor.
All the characters bring a great dynamic to the story. Ford did a great job of weaving together his interpretation of their personalities. I'm very glad I picked this up and can't wait to read the next one!