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Il diario di Mr. Darcy
(Jane Austen Heroes #1)
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Fitzwilliam Darcy è l'eroe romantico che da duecento anni a questa parte continua a conquistare il cuore di milioni di lettrici in tutto il mondo. In questa coinvolgente e fedele rivisitazione di Orgoglio e pregiudizio, finalmente la storia di Darcy ed Elizabeth viene raccontata dal punto di vista di lui.
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Hardcover, ed.1, 320 pages
Published
October 17th 2013
by Tre60
(first published January 1st 2005)
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July
-Tried to find Georgiana a house in London
-Went to a dinner
-Went to another dinner
-Bingley said he wanted to rent an estate in the country. Pff! He'll be leaving it in a few weeks!
-Went to another dinner
-Decided to surprise Georgie in Ramsgate, but oh my gosh, I was the one who got surprised! And a terrible surprise at that. Wickham is on my black list forever.
August
-I did nothing interesting in August, but still wrote many entries.
September
-So, Bingley was serious about this estate-in-the- ...more
-Tried to find Georgiana a house in London
-Went to a dinner
-Went to another dinner
-Bingley said he wanted to rent an estate in the country. Pff! He'll be leaving it in a few weeks!
-Went to another dinner
-Decided to surprise Georgie in Ramsgate, but oh my gosh, I was the one who got surprised! And a terrible surprise at that. Wickham is on my black list forever.
August
-I did nothing interesting in August, but still wrote many entries.
September
-So, Bingley was serious about this estate-in-the- ...more
Jan 31, 2008
Jamie Collins
rated it
did not like it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-romance,
regency-napoleonic
Mildly entertaining to P&P fans in a couple of spots, but not really worth reading. I enjoyed one overheard conversation between Lady Catherine and Mr. Collins, and I enjoyed Col. Fitzwilliam's reaction when Darcy describes the manner in which he proposed to Elizabeth: essentially, "You said what to her?"
But the writing is terrible. Shallow, dull and repetitive - I hope I never see the word "satirically" again. It's not that great an adverb to begin with; why would you use it a dozen times in a ...more
But the writing is terrible. Shallow, dull and repetitive - I hope I never see the word "satirically" again. It's not that great an adverb to begin with; why would you use it a dozen times in a ...more
I've read this for one of my classes! (Which is actually a sort of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë fan club. Best class ever.)
“Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth.”
Chances are, if Jane Austen is your goddess, you'll probably read this, reluctantly enjoy it, and wrinkle your nose at it afterwards, because of course nobody expects anyone to equal Jane Austen and, mathematically, every attempt to do so is bound to fail. I recommend to dive into the book light-heartedly and with light expectations. In ...more
“Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth.”
Chances are, if Jane Austen is your goddess, you'll probably read this, reluctantly enjoy it, and wrinkle your nose at it afterwards, because of course nobody expects anyone to equal Jane Austen and, mathematically, every attempt to do so is bound to fail. I recommend to dive into the book light-heartedly and with light expectations. In ...more
My Dear Readers,
It is with grave misfortune that I dissuade you from whatever excitement you may have upon learning of the existence of this novel. Jane Austen, the wonderful authoress that she is, has created such a wealth of characters and a story so beloved that more modern writers cannot help but continue to revisit the story and attempt to interpret it in a new way, but to no avail.
Mr. Darcy's Diary is a straight retelling of Pride and Prejudice, even directly quoting the original during ...more
It is with grave misfortune that I dissuade you from whatever excitement you may have upon learning of the existence of this novel. Jane Austen, the wonderful authoress that she is, has created such a wealth of characters and a story so beloved that more modern writers cannot help but continue to revisit the story and attempt to interpret it in a new way, but to no avail.
Mr. Darcy's Diary is a straight retelling of Pride and Prejudice, even directly quoting the original during ...more
Okay, maybe AMAZING is a strong word..it's not like it's a timeless piece of literature, but it was so great! Like Mr. Knightley's Diary, it's so interesting to read the story from a different perspective. Again, I have to say that you should only read these books if you won't be offended that it's NOT Jane Austen. I didn't find it to be a huge departure from the original work but it's clearly not Austen.
So pretty much if you have a crush on Mr. Darcy and want to solidify said ridiculous crush, ...more
So pretty much if you have a crush on Mr. Darcy and want to solidify said ridiculous crush, ...more
Mar 12, 2013
Lady Gabriella of Awesomeness (SLOW)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
Mr.darcy's diraies is an excellent read, that gives us a brief glimpse into our favourite brooding hero's thoughts and his rich world.
With the Bennetts making only a few brief appearances along the way, this book otherwise,solely revolves around Mr.darcy, and his relationships with Mr.Bingely (his best friend ),Caroline (his best friend's sister ...more
Mr.darcy's diraies is an excellent read, that gives us a brief glimpse into our favourite brooding hero's thoughts and his rich world.
With the Bennetts making only a few brief appearances along the way, this book otherwise,solely revolves around Mr.darcy, and his relationships with Mr.Bingely (his best friend ),Caroline (his best friend's sister ...more
Jan 10, 2018
Alaina
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
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chick-lit,
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favorites
UGH!
I've said it before and I will say it again. If there is anything P&P related - I will find it and read it. I don't care if it's amazing or complete shit. I will probably still end up reading it.
I was so freaking excited that I go Mr. Darcy's Diary because I just love that freaking character. Although not as much as my homegirl Elizabeth Bennet.
Now I'm kind of torn on how to write this review because even though I freaking love P&P and I might have a slight obsession with it. I didn't reall ...more
I've said it before and I will say it again. If there is anything P&P related - I will find it and read it. I don't care if it's amazing or complete shit. I will probably still end up reading it.
I was so freaking excited that I go Mr. Darcy's Diary because I just love that freaking character. Although not as much as my homegirl Elizabeth Bennet.
Now I'm kind of torn on how to write this review because even though I freaking love P&P and I might have a slight obsession with it. I didn't reall ...more
If there was ever a "he said" book that you should read then this is it. Fans of Jane Austen's timeless classic will fall in love with Darcy all over again when they read the inner most thoughts of a man whom the world sees as proud and self-righteous.
Amanda Grange stays as close to Pride and Prejudice as possible in her re-telling of the timeless classic. There are enough similarities that I believe even Jane Austen herself would happily add this book to her collection. I have read quite a few ...more
Amanda Grange stays as close to Pride and Prejudice as possible in her re-telling of the timeless classic. There are enough similarities that I believe even Jane Austen herself would happily add this book to her collection. I have read quite a few ...more
After reading Pamela Aiden's "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" trilogy a few months ago, I found this to be merely a much simpler version. Grange doesn't go much beyond the events we already know of from the original novel, and Darcy himself doesn't seem to have much depth at all. He switches from being determined to stop thinking about Elizabeth to suddenly proposing without almost any explanation at all. His feelings seem to flip flop to quickly throughout the novel with no basis. Overall, I knew
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Nothing spectacular, just a retelling of Jane Austen's P&P from Mr. Darcy's perspective (his diary).
There's a lot of:
I will pay Elizabeth no more attention.
(You do that. I will enjoy seeing you try.)
I did not miss Elizabeth at all. I believe I scarcely thought of her half a dozen times all day.
(Should I count that as progress? Honestly...)
I am not used to being so confused. I never was, before I met Elizabeth.
(You are so doomed.)
There's also some of the following:
I am looking forward to this ev ...more
There's a lot of:
I will pay Elizabeth no more attention.
(You do that. I will enjoy seeing you try.)
I did not miss Elizabeth at all. I believe I scarcely thought of her half a dozen times all day.
(Should I count that as progress? Honestly...)
I am not used to being so confused. I never was, before I met Elizabeth.
(You are so doomed.)
There's also some of the following:
I am looking forward to this ev ...more
As with most of Amanda Grange’s Diary’s, I was absolutely, absolutely delighted with Mr Darcy’s Diary. Though I wouldn’t call it better than the original (as unfortunately I have had to say with others of the Diaries), it was certainly amazing, and definitely as good.
Again, I think part of the brilliance of this Diary can be attributed to the fact that the backstory from Pride and Prejudice is pretty well known – Amanda Grange wouldn’t have had to make many events up. That being said, the fact d ...more
Again, I think part of the brilliance of this Diary can be attributed to the fact that the backstory from Pride and Prejudice is pretty well known – Amanda Grange wouldn’t have had to make many events up. That being said, the fact d ...more
Jul 27, 2007
Tereza
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Pride and Prejudice Lovers
I know not everyone loves P&P the way I do, but the author follows the encouters between Darcy and Elizabeth authentically, keeping many aspects of the original in tack. It makes the book so wonderful, and because it's from Darcy's perspective so the author adds wonderful scenes like the discovery of Wickham in Ramsgate, Lady Catherine's diatribe to Darcy after speaking with Elizabeth, and some very satisfying scenes that round out Austin's original epilogue.
The novel is written in modern Eng ...more
The novel is written in modern Eng ...more
AMAZING! So nice to see this epic story from the dashing hero's point of view!! The struggles he went through with Wickham among many things gives him a whole new side which we don't see very much in the novel! And the ending chapters of life after marriage were perfect; not silly and over the top, the right balance!
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Not bad at all! I was pleasantly surprised!
I loved this book, almost as much as I love Pride & Prejudice, which says a lot because it is my favorite. I read this book in less than 24 hours! I have read many, many books by authors attempting to recreate Jane Austen's style and write sequels to continue her beloved stories, and they are never successful and I am always thoroughly disappointed. This one, however, was the closest anybody has ever come. It's Pride & Prejudice from Mr. Darcy's point of view. And anybody who has ever read and l
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-Pamela Aiden's "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" trilogy was better
-guilty pleasure read that was finished in one sitting
-didn't capture the style of Austen or the complexities of Mr Darcy's character ...more
-guilty pleasure read that was finished in one sitting
-didn't capture the style of Austen or the complexities of Mr Darcy's character ...more
One of JAFF I ever read. Probably opened a door of possibilities to me.
In 2005 author Amanda Grange gave Pride and Prejudice fans what they had been craving for centuries—Jane Austen’s classic story retold entirely from the perspective of its iconic romantic hero—Mr. Darcy. It was certainly not the first novel to explore this concept, but Mr. Darcy’s Diary remains, after many other attempts, the best in a very crowded field of Darcyiana.
I first read Mr. Darcy’s Diary eight years ago when it was released in the UK. I paid a fortune for the first edition to be shippe ...more
I first read Mr. Darcy’s Diary eight years ago when it was released in the UK. I paid a fortune for the first edition to be shippe ...more
Well written, a good companion to Pride and Prejudice. Amanda Grange takes enough from the original to work well, without changing the tone, Mr. Darcy seems understandable.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this book. I've seen a lot of both really positive and really negative reviews. I personally was very pleasantly surprised with it. As to whether someone will like it or not, I think it really boils down to your expectation. We all have our own opinions, ideas, and expectations for exactly who each character is, how they should act or not act, and what is an acceptable outcome for them. If the books lines up fairly well with your personal opinion of
...more
Oh, know. Oh, know. Oh, know.
After reading this book, I've discovered a little known fact that I never wanted to know, gasp: Mr. Darcy was one boring dude.
Kill me now.
Unfortunately, this harsh reality makes perfect sense, I mean, look how Austen portrays him in Pride and Prejudice? He rarely speaks unless spoken too, he's horribly shy amongst strangers, and nobody interesting, except Bingley of course, can stand to be around him he's so haughty and full of himself.
I thought the concept of Mr ...more
After reading this book, I've discovered a little known fact that I never wanted to know, gasp: Mr. Darcy was one boring dude.
Kill me now.
Unfortunately, this harsh reality makes perfect sense, I mean, look how Austen portrays him in Pride and Prejudice? He rarely speaks unless spoken too, he's horribly shy amongst strangers, and nobody interesting, except Bingley of course, can stand to be around him he's so haughty and full of himself.
I thought the concept of Mr ...more
Sep 22, 2010
Katya
rated it
did not like it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Somebody who's finished everything on fanfiction.net
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Feb 25, 2009
Meredith (Austenesque Reviews)
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
jane-austen,
pride-and-prejudice
This novel is a collection of diary entries that Mr. Darcy might wrote throughout the course of his relationship with Elizabeth Bennet. Readers who love Pride and Prejudice who fell in love with Mr. Darcy would love the opportunity to become better aquainted with him, his character, and his thoughts.
I enjoyed this very easy read a lot. I think some things could have been improved, but overall any fan of Pride and Prejudice would find it an enjoyable read. When you read Darcy's side of the story ...more
I enjoyed this very easy read a lot. I think some things could have been improved, but overall any fan of Pride and Prejudice would find it an enjoyable read. When you read Darcy's side of the story ...more
Sep 12, 2015
Sarah - Thornton's girl
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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So this book could of taken me about a day to read but I decided to have some breaks and make it two. I was completely surprised with this book its entirely different from how I'd thought it be...firstly I expected it to be quite a hard book to read and get into but its the total opposite. Amanda Grange slowly draws you in from the beginning from her very own take and perspective of Darcy as if could get either Colin firth's voice in your head or Matthew Macfadyen which ever Darcy you prefer the
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Pride & Prejudice Sequels, Mashups and Variants are one of my chief guilty pleasures, but I must say that I just could not get into this one. As indicated by the title, it's a diary of the events of Pride and Prejudice told from Mr. Darcy's point of view. While it retells the events of Pride & Prejudice fairly faithfully, I found this retelling somewhat lifeless and uninspired. I didn't get a sense of Darcy's unique voice. Even more damningly, the diary failed to show what was happening with Mr.
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Not at all a page-turner like Pride & Prejudice, but an easy and enjoyable read
Oct 29, 2009
Anna
rated it
did not like it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
No one
Shelves:
disappointment,
didn-t-finish
As it is one of my fondest wishes to relive the stories and characters of Jane Austen, I tried, sincerely, to read this book. The writing was terrible. I felt embarrassed for the author as I attempted to push myself through it. The language as well as the form was poorly done, as I have met 2nd graders who wrote with more eloquence. This book was a disappointment and an embarrassment to Austen.
It might not be fair for me to give this one star, since I did get quite a bit of enjoyment out of it. However, since that enjoyment came from scribbling angry comments into the margins and then passing it on to a friend, I don't think the book really earns any marks for that. It's truly horrendous.
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Apr 27, 2010
Diane
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
british-charm,
jane-austen
There has been a lot of Jane Austen fan fiction published in recent years, but this is one of the better ones. A healthy familiarity with Pride and Prejudice (and a crush on Mr. Darcy) is recommended to fully enjoy it. As Sir William Lucas would say, "Capital! Capital!"
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This was so fun to read! I find it so true to the original novel and the writing is so very Austen like! We get to know more about story from Darcy’s point of view. Definitely recommend this if you are in need of some Austen and Darcy!
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Amanda Grange was born in Yorkshire and spent her teenage years reading Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer whilst also finding time to study music at Nottingham University. She has had twenty-five novels published including six Jane Austen retellings, which look at events from the heroes' points of view. She has also had two books published under different names: Murder at Whitegates Manor (as Eleano
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