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Between two Worlds: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
The ship slowly began to move away from the port, from the world Elizabeth knew and loved, slowly approaching the country she was born to but would rather not return to. At her side, her brother John had similar feelings to Elizabeth's, but unlike his sister, he did not leave behind a possible great love.
13 Nov 2023. Light editing.
13 Nov 2023. Light editing.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2023
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November 4, 2023
“He’s in his circle, and I’m in mine, and we just go around and around.” –Jen Calonita, Broadway Lights
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: teen: most audiences
>>Angst Level: stressors as to whether ODC will make it. Fanny Bennet… enough said
>>Source: Borrowed KU 11-1-23: I volunteered to express my thoughts and opinions. Prologue + 40 chapters + Epilogue.
>>Trope: [1] Elizabeth was not the daughter of Thomas and Fanny Bennet [2] A Bennet dies [3] Darcy had married another [widower]
“How could two such different worlds co-exist; how could they communicate? –Iris Murdoch, The Message to the Planet
Louis Bennet was a second son and had gone into trade to make his fortune. After the birth of his twins, James and Elizabeth, he moved to America to open a branch of their company. They had not intended to stay but they did. Fifteen years later, when tensions between the countries escalated, they found they were suddenly looked upon with suspicion. Louis, and his wife Maria, decided it was time to return to England while they still could. If they stayed, they didn’t know what would happen to them if war broke out.
“Yeah, well, love is a fickle thing, isn’t it? One minute you have it, the next it’s gone… or someone is trying to say you can’t be together because you line in different zip codes.” –Jen Calonita, Go the Distance
The title was appropriate as two worlds collided and we watched them crash and burn. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy were from two different worlds. She was more American than British and Darcy was all British to the bone. His family was wealthy, first circle, and he was the nephew and grandson of earls. She was wealthy; however, she was the daughter of… what… a tradesman who was now a landowner.
“We live in different worlds, different realities.” –Pete Hautman, Otherwood
The worst had happened at Longbourn and Louis found himself the heir to a financially strapped estate and the care of his brother’s widow and her daughters. Not a single one of them had a skill or any sense. Louis and his family were hard-working and industrious-minded. Not so with the Longbourn ladies. Fanny Bennet had it in her head that her daughters didn’t need accomplishments or skills to catch a husband.
Mary Bennet, the shy and overlooked daughter, was ashamed of the behavior of her family. She was the only one who seemed to understand their precarious situation. Trying to explain retrenching to Fanny Bennet, a woman of mean understanding, would take a Herculean feat. Neither Louis nor James was up to the job. Louis remembered his brother’s indolence; however, he could not figure out how his intelligent brother could have allowed the situation at Longbourn to exist. It just did not make sense. One thing he did know; Fanny Bennet and her daughters would be a problem.
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: teen: most audiences
>>Angst Level: stressors as to whether ODC will make it. Fanny Bennet… enough said
>>Source: Borrowed KU 11-1-23: I volunteered to express my thoughts and opinions. Prologue + 40 chapters + Epilogue.
>>Trope: [1] Elizabeth was not the daughter of Thomas and Fanny Bennet [2] A Bennet dies [3] Darcy had married another [widower]
“How could two such different worlds co-exist; how could they communicate? –Iris Murdoch, The Message to the Planet
Louis Bennet was a second son and had gone into trade to make his fortune. After the birth of his twins, James and Elizabeth, he moved to America to open a branch of their company. They had not intended to stay but they did. Fifteen years later, when tensions between the countries escalated, they found they were suddenly looked upon with suspicion. Louis, and his wife Maria, decided it was time to return to England while they still could. If they stayed, they didn’t know what would happen to them if war broke out.
“Yeah, well, love is a fickle thing, isn’t it? One minute you have it, the next it’s gone… or someone is trying to say you can’t be together because you line in different zip codes.” –Jen Calonita, Go the Distance
The title was appropriate as two worlds collided and we watched them crash and burn. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy were from two different worlds. She was more American than British and Darcy was all British to the bone. His family was wealthy, first circle, and he was the nephew and grandson of earls. She was wealthy; however, she was the daughter of… what… a tradesman who was now a landowner.
“We live in different worlds, different realities.” –Pete Hautman, Otherwood
The worst had happened at Longbourn and Louis found himself the heir to a financially strapped estate and the care of his brother’s widow and her daughters. Not a single one of them had a skill or any sense. Louis and his family were hard-working and industrious-minded. Not so with the Longbourn ladies. Fanny Bennet had it in her head that her daughters didn’t need accomplishments or skills to catch a husband.
Mary Bennet, the shy and overlooked daughter, was ashamed of the behavior of her family. She was the only one who seemed to understand their precarious situation. Trying to explain retrenching to Fanny Bennet, a woman of mean understanding, would take a Herculean feat. Neither Louis nor James was up to the job. Louis remembered his brother’s indolence; however, he could not figure out how his intelligent brother could have allowed the situation at Longbourn to exist. It just did not make sense. One thing he did know; Fanny Bennet and her daughters would be a problem.
October 22, 2023
The overall idea of the story is good but the execution is a mess. There are odd time jumps, strange foreshadows and a lot of repetition. The dialogue feels stilted.
November 10, 2023
Louis Bennet is the second son of the Bennet family. He and is wife move to America with their small children, John & Elizabeth Bennet. As the sentiment towards the English sours in Boston, the Bennet's move back to England, only to discover they have inherited Longbourn. Elizabeth, who has much different ideals than her English bred counterparts, navigates her Aunt Fanny and her cousins, Jane, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia, her relationship with Mr Darcy, and the world around her. More than one characters has discover and act upon their true feelings to find their happily ever after.
One thing this author did that I haven't seen is that she added little epilogue snippets within the story when the character is finished contributing to the story. I liked it.
One thing this author did that I haven't seen is that she added little epilogue snippets within the story when the character is finished contributing to the story. I liked it.
April 27, 2024
needs editing
Doesn’t seem anyone read this for errors. The word “irrigation” was “irritation”. All sorts of incorrect grammar.
The romance was pale and too abbreviated for a romance. In general wasn’t fun to read.
Doesn’t seem anyone read this for errors. The word “irrigation” was “irritation”. All sorts of incorrect grammar.
The romance was pale and too abbreviated for a romance. In general wasn’t fun to read.
March 29, 2024
This was not my favourite book by this author.
December 29, 2023
A treat
- A delightful, angst-free tale that I can see myself reading again.
- The storyline was original enough that it kept me engaged.
- John and Elizabeth's response to the Bennets was natural.
- I loved all the characters. John, Elizabeth, and Darcy steal top honors.
- A different yet plausible outcome for the widow, Mrs. Bennet, was interesting.
Did I read that correctly👀? The audacity to describe Jane as insipid (finally) and not apologize for it 🤫
* Hats off to the author for...
1) Not making all the Bennets come to an understanding (some people, you have to cut loose).
2) Not taking away from the romance by focusing on the distribution of wealth at the end. Their story became about love, respect, and trust. There was no 'pre-up' to sign where Elizabeth kept all her wealth. That's not my idea of romance, so I was pleasantly surprised not to see that put in after the engagement.
- A delightful, angst-free tale that I can see myself reading again.
- The storyline was original enough that it kept me engaged.
- John and Elizabeth's response to the Bennets was natural.
- I loved all the characters. John, Elizabeth, and Darcy steal top honors.
- A different yet plausible outcome for the widow, Mrs. Bennet, was interesting.
Did I read that correctly👀? The audacity to describe Jane as insipid (finally) and not apologize for it 🤫
* Hats off to the author for...
1) Not making all the Bennets come to an understanding (some people, you have to cut loose).
2) Not taking away from the romance by focusing on the distribution of wealth at the end. Their story became about love, respect, and trust. There was no 'pre-up' to sign where Elizabeth kept all her wealth. That's not my idea of romance, so I was pleasantly surprised not to see that put in after the engagement.
October 22, 2023
Good, but...
I enjoyed the America connection and, of course, the fact that Elizabeth was not Fanny Bennet's child. Even when she is written as a niece, she turns out better.
Strangely, this variation has Thomas Bennet even more indolent until his death and his wife just plain immoral after! No improvement in their youngest daughters but an interesting change in Mary.
There are several editing errors but they aren't very annoying. All in all an enjoyable variation.
I enjoyed the America connection and, of course, the fact that Elizabeth was not Fanny Bennet's child. Even when she is written as a niece, she turns out better.
Strangely, this variation has Thomas Bennet even more indolent until his death and his wife just plain immoral after! No improvement in their youngest daughters but an interesting change in Mary.
There are several editing errors but they aren't very annoying. All in all an enjoyable variation.
November 17, 2023
Enjoyable
Interesting variation. I prefer less 'telling' in the writing, but this low angst storyline was interesting. There was the Wickham scene telling Elizabeth every bad thing about Darcy scenario, but instead of using it further, the author chose to explain it as a basically inappropriate conversation on short acquaintance ultimately Darcy was never confronted about his past or pressed about his future.
Interesting variation. I prefer less 'telling' in the writing, but this low angst storyline was interesting. There was the Wickham scene telling Elizabeth every bad thing about Darcy scenario, but instead of using it further, the author chose to explain it as a basically inappropriate conversation on short acquaintance ultimately Darcy was never confronted about his past or pressed about his future.
November 7, 2023
a bit repetive and even boring, though interesting story
a bit repetive and even boring, though interesting story. As in many of her books, there are a number of sentences that seem copied and pasted into each book, but for some reason, I like reading them. Maybe just for the fun of looking for them, kind if like a word search.
a bit repetive and even boring, though interesting story. As in many of her books, there are a number of sentences that seem copied and pasted into each book, but for some reason, I like reading them. Maybe just for the fun of looking for them, kind if like a word search.
November 30, 2023
A different take on P&P
I'm not an English teacher/ critic , so my review will be basic.
Liked: different storyline, a smart and strong Elizabeth. Not a lot of angst. No Collins. No Lady Cat. An eventually reformed Lydia. Mary is not forgotten.
Disliked: Frequently awkward sentences. Almost juvenile writing. Mrs. Bennett and Lydia were too vulgar and over the top.
I'm not an English teacher/ critic , so my review will be basic.
Liked: different storyline, a smart and strong Elizabeth. Not a lot of angst. No Collins. No Lady Cat. An eventually reformed Lydia. Mary is not forgotten.
Disliked: Frequently awkward sentences. Almost juvenile writing. Mrs. Bennett and Lydia were too vulgar and over the top.
December 9, 2023
Emotional interesting inspiring funny
Great little adventure within the love story of Darcy and Elizabeth. Found this story very emotional and extremely detailed. I loved the different background for Elizabeth. The difference in family is quite comical, but very inspiring. Clean story and highly recommended
Great little adventure within the love story of Darcy and Elizabeth. Found this story very emotional and extremely detailed. I loved the different background for Elizabeth. The difference in family is quite comical, but very inspiring. Clean story and highly recommended
November 12, 2023
Plagiarizing Yourself !?!
Some parts or sentences are verbatim from DiChiara’s other novel, Tears and Forgiveness. It makes you have the sense that you already read the book - the deja vu thing. Seriously, an investment in an editor or proofreader would not go amiss.
Some parts or sentences are verbatim from DiChiara’s other novel, Tears and Forgiveness. It makes you have the sense that you already read the book - the deja vu thing. Seriously, an investment in an editor or proofreader would not go amiss.
October 15, 2023
There is an innocent charm about this authors writing some issues remain with plurals but the stories are very good.
December 21, 2023
2.5 stars
Upped to 3 for the idea was good, but the rendering I found quite dull.
And, I highly dislike the use of numerals in works of fiction 🤷🏻♀️
Upped to 3 for the idea was good, but the rendering I found quite dull.
And, I highly dislike the use of numerals in works of fiction 🤷🏻♀️
March 29, 2024
Two worlds
The two worlds are America and England, and of course social.
The story line is good, but many grammatical errors.
The two worlds are America and England, and of course social.
The story line is good, but many grammatical errors.
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