Questions About The Jane Austen Book Club

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Is this book more enjoyable if you have read most/all novels of Austen?

Court Yes. The author doesn't do a great job making a connection between Austen's characters and the characters in "The Jane Austen Book Club" so if you hav…moreYes. The author doesn't do a great job making a connection between Austen's characters and the characters in "The Jane Austen Book Club" so if you have a better an understanding of Austen's stories and characters you can make your own connections.(less)

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To what Jane Austen books is referred to in this book in a more direct way? :)

Court All of Jane Austen's six novels are referenced in this book but they are used as more of an after thought to tell the stories of the book's characters…moreAll of Jane Austen's six novels are referenced in this book but they are used as more of an after thought to tell the stories of the book's characters.(less)

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So im 20 pages in, and I'm trying to figure out who the narrator is. They use the term "we" implying it's one of the members, but then all the members are mentioned by name. Any thoughts?