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Pride and Prejudice Reimagined #1
Assumptions & Absurdities: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich, powerful landowner, knows he should run from the charming Elizabeth Bennet. She’s clearly not a suitable match. Unfortunately, he has already lost his battle with Cupid. What’s worse, she may have found someone else…Duty prevents Mr. Darcy from marrying for love. In a futile attempt to forget his heart’s folly, he runs away to London only to receive word that one of the Bennet sisters is engaged. Fearing it is Elizabeth, he rushes back to the countryside and is relieved to discover it is her younger sister who is betrothed. But his path to happiness is far from assured. Though he may have resolved his internal struggle and learned to accept Elizabeth’s as she is, he still faces a rival and his own inability to interpret events around him.
A wholesome, witty, and cleverly crafted Regency Romance, Absurdities and Assumptions follows all of your favorite Jane Austen characters as they overcome hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.
Other books in the Pride and Prejudice Reimagined series by Cinnamon Worth
Betrothals & Betrayals
Courtships & Corruption
Deception & Debauchery
Enmity & Esteem
The Taming of Elizabeth
Cinnamon Worth books in the Pathways to Romance
To Marry a Morgan
The Duke and the Damsel
A Charming Rogue
And from the Keepers of Light
Finding the Runaway
A wholesome, witty, and cleverly crafted Regency Romance, Absurdities and Assumptions follows all of your favorite Jane Austen characters as they overcome hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.
Other books in the Pride and Prejudice Reimagined series by Cinnamon Worth
Betrothals & Betrayals
Courtships & Corruption
Deception & Debauchery
Enmity & Esteem
The Taming of Elizabeth
Cinnamon Worth books in the Pathways to Romance
To Marry a Morgan
The Duke and the Damsel
A Charming Rogue
And from the Keepers of Light
Finding the Runaway
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Published March 6, 2018
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About the author
Cinnamon Worth
27 books46 followersCinnamon Worth is a native of San Diego. She grew up with a large family. Her parents had seven sons and three daughters. Cinnamon was their youngest. Her brothers and sisters would get into a lot of trouble, but would have the best stories to tell years later. Cinnamon was not as cool. She pretty much focused on school and kept her nose clean.
When she went off to college, she ran into the same dilemma most college students do. Her nicely defined path was running out. She would need to make some choices. Chief among them – what was she supposed to do for a living?
She had the good fortune to meet an amazing man the summer before her junior year of college. Sadly, she had already signed up to spend a year studying abroad. But the couple weathered the challenges of a long distance relationship and have now been married for over twenty years. Of course, all this did not solve that pesky problem of making a living – at least not right away.
That romance did, however, shape so many choices in her life. She decided to obtain an MBA after college because that boy had two years left in college and wanted her to stay put in San Diego during that time. Then, after the two years ended, they married, and he dragged her away from her hometown so he could begin work on his PhD and his MD. The college he attended happened to be located near Sacramento, so with her MBA in hand and zero experience, she went door to door begging for work, which she eventually found.
Her career ended up being in public finance – remember the Sacramento’s main industry is government. Year after year passed. Two beautiful children were born. Her husband studied and studied. After a little more than thirteen years, he had completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and his medical degree. But he still needed to do his residency.
Once again they set off on a new journey and had the good fortune to spend a few years living and working just outside of San Francisco. But there is no place like home and once her husband completed his training, his career brought them right back to the city where they met. Cinnamon turned in her 10-key for an apron and became a homemaker. This has led to a boom in sales for local restaurant owners. Surprisingly, one finds free-time when they avoid housekeeping, refuse to cook, and have no job, so she started writing for fun and demonstrated for her children the advantages of finding someone to marry who will let you goof off all day.
She loves humor, and even when she tries to be serious, it seeps into her writing. She has been thrilled to discover a small cluster of readers who are clearly brilliant, have excellent taste, and obviously possess a wickedly, awesome sense of humor. Yes – I mean those that are reading her books! Thus far, she has published books that use Jane Austen’s wonderful characters from Pride and Prejudice. The fifth such book will be released in early 2019.
When she went off to college, she ran into the same dilemma most college students do. Her nicely defined path was running out. She would need to make some choices. Chief among them – what was she supposed to do for a living?
She had the good fortune to meet an amazing man the summer before her junior year of college. Sadly, she had already signed up to spend a year studying abroad. But the couple weathered the challenges of a long distance relationship and have now been married for over twenty years. Of course, all this did not solve that pesky problem of making a living – at least not right away.
That romance did, however, shape so many choices in her life. She decided to obtain an MBA after college because that boy had two years left in college and wanted her to stay put in San Diego during that time. Then, after the two years ended, they married, and he dragged her away from her hometown so he could begin work on his PhD and his MD. The college he attended happened to be located near Sacramento, so with her MBA in hand and zero experience, she went door to door begging for work, which she eventually found.
Her career ended up being in public finance – remember the Sacramento’s main industry is government. Year after year passed. Two beautiful children were born. Her husband studied and studied. After a little more than thirteen years, he had completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and his medical degree. But he still needed to do his residency.
Once again they set off on a new journey and had the good fortune to spend a few years living and working just outside of San Francisco. But there is no place like home and once her husband completed his training, his career brought them right back to the city where they met. Cinnamon turned in her 10-key for an apron and became a homemaker. This has led to a boom in sales for local restaurant owners. Surprisingly, one finds free-time when they avoid housekeeping, refuse to cook, and have no job, so she started writing for fun and demonstrated for her children the advantages of finding someone to marry who will let you goof off all day.
She loves humor, and even when she tries to be serious, it seeps into her writing. She has been thrilled to discover a small cluster of readers who are clearly brilliant, have excellent taste, and obviously possess a wickedly, awesome sense of humor. Yes – I mean those that are reading her books! Thus far, she has published books that use Jane Austen’s wonderful characters from Pride and Prejudice. The fifth such book will be released in early 2019.
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August 3, 2018
As anyone who reads a lot of my reviews knows, I often criticize authors for overexplaining characters' thoughts. However, even though this book is filled with everyone's introspection, it (mostly) works because that's the whole point in this case.
It's a comical, sit-com-like story where people misinterpret others' motivations and/or intentions and/or they follow bad advice. These perceptions make for a completely out-of-whack Pride and Prejudice variation.
Our story begins after the Netherfield Ball. The residents of Netherfield did abandon it afterward. It's Mary Bennet who is marrying Mr. Collins. As unlikely as it sounds, Charles and Caroline Bingley and Mr. Darcy return to Hertfordshire for the Bennet nuptial celebration in November, and Lady Catherine (as Mr. Collins' patroness with the knowledge Darcy will be there) and Anne de Bourgh also attend. We are introduced to a distant cousin of Mr. Collins, Mr. Kent, who turns out to have a significant role here.
Most of these same characters eventually come to Kent in December to celebrate the festive season--Ridiculous, right?
The misunderstandings immediately start and continue to pile up through the rest of this silly story.
You just can't take any of this seriously. The plot itself and many of the misunderstandings are outrageously farfetched. Elizabeth deduces that Mr. Darcy is madly in love with Caroline Bingley despite having watched their interactions at Netherfield while Jane was ill. And it's actually Elizabeth's suggestion that Darcy must always be completely honest with his lady love that contributes to his horrendous marriage proposal.
That's just a sample of the nonsense going on here. My favorite is Anne de Bourgh's storyline. She has no desire to marry Darcy (despite her mother's insistence) and is led to believe that men don't want wives who read extensively or go on walks unaccompanied. Hmm...What will she do?
I love Jane, too. She may be sweet and serene on the outside, but she is seething at Bingley inside. In my opinion, one of the best scenes is when she finally explodes.
Sometimes there are too many details and it gets too wordy, but generally the writing flows well. There are occasional errors (missing words, misspelled words, misused words), but I was easily able to deduce the author's intent without pause. Other books have much worse editing than this.
All in all, this is completely different from any other variation I've ever read, and I was entertained the whole way through.
It's a comical, sit-com-like story where people misinterpret others' motivations and/or intentions and/or they follow bad advice. These perceptions make for a completely out-of-whack Pride and Prejudice variation.
Our story begins after the Netherfield Ball. The residents of Netherfield did abandon it afterward. It's Mary Bennet who is marrying Mr. Collins. As unlikely as it sounds, Charles and Caroline Bingley and Mr. Darcy return to Hertfordshire for the Bennet nuptial celebration in November, and Lady Catherine (as Mr. Collins' patroness with the knowledge Darcy will be there) and Anne de Bourgh also attend. We are introduced to a distant cousin of Mr. Collins, Mr. Kent, who turns out to have a significant role here.
Most of these same characters eventually come to Kent in December to celebrate the festive season--Ridiculous, right?
The misunderstandings immediately start and continue to pile up through the rest of this silly story.
You just can't take any of this seriously. The plot itself and many of the misunderstandings are outrageously farfetched. Elizabeth deduces that Mr. Darcy is madly in love with Caroline Bingley despite having watched their interactions at Netherfield while Jane was ill. And it's actually Elizabeth's suggestion that Darcy must always be completely honest with his lady love that contributes to his horrendous marriage proposal.
That's just a sample of the nonsense going on here. My favorite is Anne de Bourgh's storyline. She has no desire to marry Darcy (despite her mother's insistence) and is led to believe that men don't want wives who read extensively or go on walks unaccompanied. Hmm...What will she do?
I love Jane, too. She may be sweet and serene on the outside, but she is seething at Bingley inside. In my opinion, one of the best scenes is when she finally explodes.
Sometimes there are too many details and it gets too wordy, but generally the writing flows well. There are occasional errors (missing words, misspelled words, misused words), but I was easily able to deduce the author's intent without pause. Other books have much worse editing than this.
All in all, this is completely different from any other variation I've ever read, and I was entertained the whole way through.
August 7, 2018
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
This author took the words in the title to their extremes in this story of misunderstandings, eavesdropping and misleading acts on the part of the characters.
Even Darcy's proposal is outlandish!
In a departure from canon Darcy's belief that he has listened in on Elizabeth's accepting of another man's proposal leads him to depart England and no one knows where he has gone...not even Georgiana. Bingley has remained and Jane has made him pay for his going away as she makes him beg for another chance over and over again. Mrs. Bennet has married off one daughter and has another almost engaged to one of the Lucas boys but she is determined to have Lizzy marry a relative of Mr. Collins and the man has his list of what is required and love is not on the list.
Anne de Bourgh is trying to make sure Darcy does not propose as it seems by his actions it is his intent in inviting all his family to Rosings to witness...his engagement? She decides to begin to "read" and to "take walks" as her mother has always said these are not accomplishments of a lady. However Anne finds she likes both. But what to do if her mother finds out. Red cheeks...a rash? Small brown spots upon her nose? Send for the doctor.
We are supplied with many a misunderstanding and can only groan. Bingley and Georgiana attempt to coach Darcy as to how to propose to Elizabeth. They both know how shy he is and how ill at ease in social situations but putting their recommendations into words will have you shaking your head.
A rain storm helps out in that it leads to the capturing of the lady's attention as she is going nowhere for a month due to a slip and a fall down some steps. It is almost as if Darcy has a captive audience. Does it help his case?
An interesting story without angst but with many an amusing moment. This story ends at 96% when we have an excerpt from another story.
This author took the words in the title to their extremes in this story of misunderstandings, eavesdropping and misleading acts on the part of the characters.
Even Darcy's proposal is outlandish!
In a departure from canon Darcy's belief that he has listened in on Elizabeth's accepting of another man's proposal leads him to depart England and no one knows where he has gone...not even Georgiana. Bingley has remained and Jane has made him pay for his going away as she makes him beg for another chance over and over again. Mrs. Bennet has married off one daughter and has another almost engaged to one of the Lucas boys but she is determined to have Lizzy marry a relative of Mr. Collins and the man has his list of what is required and love is not on the list.
Anne de Bourgh is trying to make sure Darcy does not propose as it seems by his actions it is his intent in inviting all his family to Rosings to witness...his engagement? She decides to begin to "read" and to "take walks" as her mother has always said these are not accomplishments of a lady. However Anne finds she likes both. But what to do if her mother finds out. Red cheeks...a rash? Small brown spots upon her nose? Send for the doctor.
We are supplied with many a misunderstanding and can only groan. Bingley and Georgiana attempt to coach Darcy as to how to propose to Elizabeth. They both know how shy he is and how ill at ease in social situations but putting their recommendations into words will have you shaking your head.
A rain storm helps out in that it leads to the capturing of the lady's attention as she is going nowhere for a month due to a slip and a fall down some steps. It is almost as if Darcy has a captive audience. Does it help his case?
An interesting story without angst but with many an amusing moment. This story ends at 96% when we have an excerpt from another story.
September 18, 2018
3.5 rounded up.
For a while I wasn't sure how I felt about this book and then it occurred to me it is P&P variation as a 'teen movie' or 'rom com'. What we have are a ton of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
The author does some strange stuff... she starts the whole book in 1812 with Bingley & pals coming and going in the spring, and then returning in the fall, because Miss Bennet is marrying Mr. Collins but which Miss Bennet? Then there is a confusing Christmas at Rosings with lots more misconceptions and misunderstandings. (or Assumptions and absurdities see I eventually got it).
There was some modern language, calling someone their "safety net", some bad History Anne deBourgh deciding to travel to the Americas in 1813 (there was a little war on between the US & Britain) and I got tired of the story dragging out. But I would just tell myself it's a 'teen movie' or 'rom com' and keep going.
What makes it all worth while? Jane gives Bingley an epic set down about his spinelessness.
There are a few typos and homonym mistakes.
For a while I wasn't sure how I felt about this book and then it occurred to me it is P&P variation as a 'teen movie' or 'rom com'. What we have are a ton of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
The author does some strange stuff... she starts the whole book in 1812 with Bingley & pals coming and going in the spring, and then returning in the fall, because Miss Bennet is marrying Mr. Collins but which Miss Bennet? Then there is a confusing Christmas at Rosings with lots more misconceptions and misunderstandings. (or Assumptions and absurdities see I eventually got it).
There was some modern language, calling someone their "safety net", some bad History Anne deBourgh deciding to travel to the Americas in 1813 (there was a little war on between the US & Britain) and I got tired of the story dragging out. But I would just tell myself it's a 'teen movie' or 'rom com' and keep going.
What makes it all worth while? Jane gives Bingley an epic set down about his spinelessness.
There are a few typos and homonym mistakes.
February 18, 2019
Pride and Prejudice variation.
A light-hearted, funny and engaging read.
As rumours reached Darcy and Bingley, that a Bennet sister was marrying the heir of Longbourn, they immediately set out for Netherfield to see if the bride was any of their lady love.
I do not reveal too much by admitting it was Mary who was the "lucky" bride but the bachelors does meet some other obstacles on their way to HEA. Jane had grown a backbone and was not easily persuaded. Elizabeth had some suiters, seeking her attention and assumptions was made, leading Darcy to heartbreak for all the wrong reasons. It took him a while and the most hilarious proposal ever, to come to the conclusion that Elizabeth did not like him very much...
The book had me laughing out loud on several occasions, both proposals being the highlights of the book.
Heartily recommend!
A light-hearted, funny and engaging read.
As rumours reached Darcy and Bingley, that a Bennet sister was marrying the heir of Longbourn, they immediately set out for Netherfield to see if the bride was any of their lady love.
I do not reveal too much by admitting it was Mary who was the "lucky" bride but the bachelors does meet some other obstacles on their way to HEA. Jane had grown a backbone and was not easily persuaded. Elizabeth had some suiters, seeking her attention and assumptions was made, leading Darcy to heartbreak for all the wrong reasons. It took him a while and the most hilarious proposal ever, to come to the conclusion that Elizabeth did not like him very much...
The book had me laughing out loud on several occasions, both proposals being the highlights of the book.
Heartily recommend!
September 21, 2018
I didn’t enjoy the story
Some of the reviewers found the story to be a madcap comedy. It didn’t seem funny to me. It just read as being a bunch of stupid people making mistake after mistake.
If you think the sample is funny then perhaps this book would be a 4 star for you. Otherwise, I can’t recommend it.
Some of the reviewers found the story to be a madcap comedy. It didn’t seem funny to me. It just read as being a bunch of stupid people making mistake after mistake.
If you think the sample is funny then perhaps this book would be a 4 star for you. Otherwise, I can’t recommend it.
April 18, 2022
Funny and entertaining
How can things get and more mixed up? This is a really diverting and absurd comedy and Darcy takes the prize!
How can things get and more mixed up? This is a really diverting and absurd comedy and Darcy takes the prize!
August 3, 2023
Very cute, but frustrating! Darcy, quick to judge Elizabeth, and never takes the time to make things clear before thinking the worst of her.
June 16, 2020
I hadn't read any books by this author before this one, and had hesitated because she's so prolific. For that reason, I expected something thinner in quality. This was far from thin. A longer book, and not because it needed weeding by any extent, this book was full of the title. Its twists repeatedly kept the reader in that place of being too near to the place of confirming HEA and therefore looking forward to the next time there was time to read to know that D&E finally understood each other and resolution was on its way. Many chapters started with a little almost poetic page of warmup, something I looked forward to once I realized it was the author's style. Because the story had so many convoluted thoughts (these often led to the humour) over many pages, it sometimes felt a little slow and rambling, and therefore lost some of its appeal. It's a tough balance. Near the end, I was thinking, "again?" regarding a change of scenery that didn't happen after all. Even so, I'll read more by this author and recommend her to others who like JAFF. Good management of Regency language and settings--I didn't get knocked out of the story once for anachronisms.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF writer so my reviews may be considered to be a conflict of interest; however, they are honest reviews from a dedicated JAFF reader.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF writer so my reviews may be considered to be a conflict of interest; however, they are honest reviews from a dedicated JAFF reader.
May 7, 2018
This Pride and Prejudice variation featured the most misunderstanding that I believe could be physically possible between any group of people. I practically cringed at each conversation to discover what awful things the author was put in the mind of the characters. Eventually, everything gets worked out but it was challenging to read.
That being said, the writing style and flow was enjoyable and I look forward to trying another book by the same author. I am hoping my issues were with method in this particular book.
That being said, the writing style and flow was enjoyable and I look forward to trying another book by the same author. I am hoping my issues were with method in this particular book.
September 7, 2019
I am reviewing the audio version of this book!
Firstly, i have a confession to make. To my chagrin, I have never read Pride and prejudice. As a result, it took me a little bit to get in to this book. I wasn’t sure what was going on at first. Once I got in to it though, it was fine.
It was a sweet story with moments that made me smile, even laugh. I can see why it was called assumptions and absurdities.
There were so many misunderstandings. Everyone beat about the bush and talked in circles.
Sometimes with hilarious results.
I was also pleasantly surprised with what happened when some of the characters stopped trying so hard and just let themselves be their true selves.
I did enjoy the ending.
Some reviewers said their was a problem with the narration, but I thought the narration was just fine. I could understand the narrator very well. I think there were a few pronunciation problems, but these were minor.
All in all, I would highly recommend this book. Especially if you are a fan of the Pride and Prejudice genre.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Firstly, i have a confession to make. To my chagrin, I have never read Pride and prejudice. As a result, it took me a little bit to get in to this book. I wasn’t sure what was going on at first. Once I got in to it though, it was fine.
It was a sweet story with moments that made me smile, even laugh. I can see why it was called assumptions and absurdities.
There were so many misunderstandings. Everyone beat about the bush and talked in circles.
Sometimes with hilarious results.
I was also pleasantly surprised with what happened when some of the characters stopped trying so hard and just let themselves be their true selves.
I did enjoy the ending.
Some reviewers said their was a problem with the narration, but I thought the narration was just fine. I could understand the narrator very well. I think there were a few pronunciation problems, but these were minor.
All in all, I would highly recommend this book. Especially if you are a fan of the Pride and Prejudice genre.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 21, 2020
I enjoy this author's writing, and she follows the authentic characters' traits. However, in this book, she adds too many absurdities and misconceptions until they become annoying and make the characters appear silly.
January 4, 2020
ASSUMPTIONS AND ABSURDITIES by Cinnamon Worth, audiobook performance by Nikki Delgado
First of all, there are two huge clues in the title as to the tone of this book. Don't go in expecting a serious, angst-ridden variation of Pride and Prejudice. If you're a Brit, like me, and are old enough to remember the Whitehall Farces, on stage and/or TV in the 50s, 60s and 70s, then you'll have an idea as to what you're in for. By the way, that is by no means a derogatory statement. The Whitehall Farces embodied a style of humour that seems to be particularly, but not exclusively, British. They were very popular with the public in their heyday, although the critics seemed to turn their noses up at them. If you're not a Brit, have a word with Mr. Google about them.
Some people will turn their noses up at Ms. Worth's writing style but generally, this particular picky Brit quite likes it. Yes, there are more contractions than I'd like to see, too many modern expressions (e.g. stymied, which I've come across in two of her works so far), and this one had an "okay" as well. Okay, (yes, I'm a 21st century Brit, so I can use it!) that's the criticisms out of the way for now, but here we have a Regency-set variation that veers off from canon P&P after the Netherfield Ball and the parties resident there are back in London. Darcy and Bingley hare off back to Netherfield when they hear that a "Miss Bennet" is engaged to Mr. Bennet's heir, William Collins. This happens early on, so it's not really a spoiler. As Mr. Collins' patroness, Lady Catherine De Bourgh and her daughter also attend the wedding.
I love that Jane is given a backbone in this and really makes Bingley work for his HEA. Darcy and Elizabeth have many of the "assumptions and absurdities" to work through to reach theirs and I quite enjoyed being a voyeur on their journey.
This isn't just a review of the ebook version, though. My ebook copy was almost completely free of the typos, which others have mentioned in earlier reviews. I requested a free copy of the audiobook from Story Origin of my own free will and an honest review was requested but not demanded. I'd previously listened to this author's book Deception and Debauchery which had a different person performing and she was reasonably good but I had real problems with Ms. Delgado's performance. There were mispronunciations of at least three common place names: Longbourn (she pronounced it Long-burn), Rosings Park (pronounced as Rozz-ings) and Meryton (which for some reasons had acquired an -ing, and was pronounced Merington). These places occur so frequently during the story that it took me right out of the narrative; so much so, that for this and other reasons regarding the performance, I'm afraid I gave up on the audiobook about a third of the way in and switched to the ebook, which I already had a copy of. That was a much more enjoyable experience and the story raised a smile and a wry shake of my head on more than one occasion at those aforementioned "assumptions and absurdities".
I'm sorry to have to give a low rating of only one star for the performance. If Ms. Worth didn't proof-listen the audio version, then I'd recommend she should do so in any future excursions into audio publication. I'm quite happy give the story itself a solid four stars.
First of all, there are two huge clues in the title as to the tone of this book. Don't go in expecting a serious, angst-ridden variation of Pride and Prejudice. If you're a Brit, like me, and are old enough to remember the Whitehall Farces, on stage and/or TV in the 50s, 60s and 70s, then you'll have an idea as to what you're in for. By the way, that is by no means a derogatory statement. The Whitehall Farces embodied a style of humour that seems to be particularly, but not exclusively, British. They were very popular with the public in their heyday, although the critics seemed to turn their noses up at them. If you're not a Brit, have a word with Mr. Google about them.
Some people will turn their noses up at Ms. Worth's writing style but generally, this particular picky Brit quite likes it. Yes, there are more contractions than I'd like to see, too many modern expressions (e.g. stymied, which I've come across in two of her works so far), and this one had an "okay" as well. Okay, (yes, I'm a 21st century Brit, so I can use it!) that's the criticisms out of the way for now, but here we have a Regency-set variation that veers off from canon P&P after the Netherfield Ball and the parties resident there are back in London. Darcy and Bingley hare off back to Netherfield when they hear that a "Miss Bennet" is engaged to Mr. Bennet's heir, William Collins. This happens early on, so it's not really a spoiler. As Mr. Collins' patroness, Lady Catherine De Bourgh and her daughter also attend the wedding.
I love that Jane is given a backbone in this and really makes Bingley work for his HEA. Darcy and Elizabeth have many of the "assumptions and absurdities" to work through to reach theirs and I quite enjoyed being a voyeur on their journey.
This isn't just a review of the ebook version, though. My ebook copy was almost completely free of the typos, which others have mentioned in earlier reviews. I requested a free copy of the audiobook from Story Origin of my own free will and an honest review was requested but not demanded. I'd previously listened to this author's book Deception and Debauchery which had a different person performing and she was reasonably good but I had real problems with Ms. Delgado's performance. There were mispronunciations of at least three common place names: Longbourn (she pronounced it Long-burn), Rosings Park (pronounced as Rozz-ings) and Meryton (which for some reasons had acquired an -ing, and was pronounced Merington). These places occur so frequently during the story that it took me right out of the narrative; so much so, that for this and other reasons regarding the performance, I'm afraid I gave up on the audiobook about a third of the way in and switched to the ebook, which I already had a copy of. That was a much more enjoyable experience and the story raised a smile and a wry shake of my head on more than one occasion at those aforementioned "assumptions and absurdities".
I'm sorry to have to give a low rating of only one star for the performance. If Ms. Worth didn't proof-listen the audio version, then I'd recommend she should do so in any future excursions into audio publication. I'm quite happy give the story itself a solid four stars.
April 19, 2018
I don't often write reviews but o my goodness. I feel bad since the author said this was her first published book, but please, I beg you, PROOFREAD!!!! The mis-spelling and bad punctuation was at times annoying and at other times, made whole passages unreadable. It was also constant throughout the book. Sloppy.
Next, better research, please. Why would Anne be going to America during the War of 1812? Really, she's sailing to America while it's at war with Britain? And was she unaccompanied? There is no mention of anyone travelling with her. Certain words and expressions are way too modern and American, such as Elizabeth saying "I know it like my own back yard," were not in use then or now in Britain. What we call "yards" in the US are "gardens" in the UK.
The constant use of contractions was another thing that stuck out at me - read P&P, not too many contractions being used in the dialogue.
My last problem was that all sense and intellect was removed from Darcy and Elizabeth. I know Darcy is supposed to be smoldering and passionate under the surface, but really, he would ditch the entire Fitzwilliam family and Bingley for an entire month to run away from Rosings? He is too tied to his sense of duty and honor to run away and then get drunk in public and feel up the bar maid. Our clever Elizabeth loses all of her wits and believes Darcy is in love with Miss Bingley? The reasoning she uses for so many of her conclusions is so out there as to make much of the story predictable. The reader can easily see she is mistaken and that mistaken judgement will lead to drama.
ok, I got it all off my chest.
Next, better research, please. Why would Anne be going to America during the War of 1812? Really, she's sailing to America while it's at war with Britain? And was she unaccompanied? There is no mention of anyone travelling with her. Certain words and expressions are way too modern and American, such as Elizabeth saying "I know it like my own back yard," were not in use then or now in Britain. What we call "yards" in the US are "gardens" in the UK.
The constant use of contractions was another thing that stuck out at me - read P&P, not too many contractions being used in the dialogue.
My last problem was that all sense and intellect was removed from Darcy and Elizabeth. I know Darcy is supposed to be smoldering and passionate under the surface, but really, he would ditch the entire Fitzwilliam family and Bingley for an entire month to run away from Rosings? He is too tied to his sense of duty and honor to run away and then get drunk in public and feel up the bar maid. Our clever Elizabeth loses all of her wits and believes Darcy is in love with Miss Bingley? The reasoning she uses for so many of her conclusions is so out there as to make much of the story predictable. The reader can easily see she is mistaken and that mistaken judgement will lead to drama.
ok, I got it all off my chest.
April 26, 2018
Oh my goodness gracious, where do I begin? First, this book SERIOUSLY needed an editor! Rosings Park changed names numerous times. There were a lot of spelling errors and typographical errors. I also felt like the author was getting paid by the word - sentences were unnecessarily long and drawn out. Language was too modern.
Now for the story line. It was absolutely ridiculous. I think it was supposed to be a comedy of errors, but it was just a big mess. My biggest complaint? Darcy and Elizabeth were both idiots!! In WHAT world would Elizabeth think that Darcy was in love with Miss Bingley?!?!
Now for the story line. It was absolutely ridiculous. I think it was supposed to be a comedy of errors, but it was just a big mess. My biggest complaint? Darcy and Elizabeth were both idiots!! In WHAT world would Elizabeth think that Darcy was in love with Miss Bingley?!?!
April 28, 2018
Story is slow...
... and there are many problems with spelling and grammar. I’m not clear as to why this story has such a high rating.
... and there are many problems with spelling and grammar. I’m not clear as to why this story has such a high rating.
January 18, 2019
Interesting
An interesting variation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. A few twists and turns before we get a resolution l
An interesting variation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. A few twists and turns before we get a resolution l
September 2, 2019
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, one tiny change spells the rewriting Lizzy and Darcy's entire story. Mr. Collins' marriage to Mary Bennet brings Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy back to Netherfield Park, each fearing that their respective Ms. Bennet is Collins' intended bride. After seeing Jane and Lizzy again, each man decides to follow their heart and court their ladies. But Jane's heart is now on guard from Bingley's abandonment, and Darcy discovers he may never have had Lizzy's heart at all.
This was an adorably absurd variation! I didn't come into this book expecting to find the character's unchanged, if I was a purist I would reread the original. I love seeing the characters in different situations with different reactions. This variation has a determined Bingley, a guarded Jane, and a Georgiana who freely dispenses advice to a willing Darcy. But that just makes it all that much more fun. The writing was delightful, and there were many scenes that had me laughing out loud. I really liked how much dialogue there was, and how many scenes with our favorite couples. There's also no Wickham, but a whole lot of fun with Anne de Bourgh.
The narration was done well, I had no trouble getting pulled into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. If this is the first published work by this author, I can't wait to see what's next!
This was an adorably absurd variation! I didn't come into this book expecting to find the character's unchanged, if I was a purist I would reread the original. I love seeing the characters in different situations with different reactions. This variation has a determined Bingley, a guarded Jane, and a Georgiana who freely dispenses advice to a willing Darcy. But that just makes it all that much more fun. The writing was delightful, and there were many scenes that had me laughing out loud. I really liked how much dialogue there was, and how many scenes with our favorite couples. There's also no Wickham, but a whole lot of fun with Anne de Bourgh.
The narration was done well, I had no trouble getting pulled into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. If this is the first published work by this author, I can't wait to see what's next!
August 26, 2019
This P&P variation was imaginative and humorous. I found myself laughing out loud several times as I read. The misunderstandings were the cause of much confusion and despair, making the true understanding all the more encouraging for the characters. We know the characters very well from the original text, but the author gives us a different perspective. It’s a challenge to come up with another variation of the original, but I think Cinnamon Worth managed to write a creative alternative. It was a fun read.
I had a difficult time with the dialogue, which I found unnatural. I just don’t think people talked to each other so formally. It gave me the impression that the author was trying to have the characters speak like they would back in that period, but she missed the mark in my opinion.
Overall I liked this book and recommend it to all P&P fans.
Note: I do NOT recommend the Audible version. The narrator is not pleasant to listen to and detracts from the book. I received an audio review copy from the author, but purchased the kindle version which i found more enjoyable.
I had a difficult time with the dialogue, which I found unnatural. I just don’t think people talked to each other so formally. It gave me the impression that the author was trying to have the characters speak like they would back in that period, but she missed the mark in my opinion.
Overall I liked this book and recommend it to all P&P fans.
Note: I do NOT recommend the Audible version. The narrator is not pleasant to listen to and detracts from the book. I received an audio review copy from the author, but purchased the kindle version which i found more enjoyable.
February 19, 2020
Story: (5 stars)
What a joy to listen to this book! It captured the feeling of clever humor that graced Jane Austen’s writings and yet hardly quoted any of her novel directly. (A pet peeve of mine is when large portions of P&P are quoted in variations.) A few new characters are introduced (yay!) and Wickham is done away with(yay?) but I loved this version!
Will be listening to more by Ms. Worth!
Narration: (3 stars)
The narrator did a fine job, with the occasional mis-pronunciation which threw me momentarily out of the flow of the book, but that is my only complaint. She did well!
*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good, *****something special
What a joy to listen to this book! It captured the feeling of clever humor that graced Jane Austen’s writings and yet hardly quoted any of her novel directly. (A pet peeve of mine is when large portions of P&P are quoted in variations.) A few new characters are introduced (yay!) and Wickham is done away with(yay?) but I loved this version!
Will be listening to more by Ms. Worth!
Narration: (3 stars)
The narrator did a fine job, with the occasional mis-pronunciation which threw me momentarily out of the flow of the book, but that is my only complaint. She did well!
*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good, *****something special
March 8, 2022
The over all story plot was a good one. But the ridiculous assumptions made by all the characters were beyond absurd. They bordered on idiotic. Particularly Mr. Darcy's assumptions. His deducing skills, the conclusions he would come to based on a look, a word, a conversation overheard, were baffling. This went far beyond assumptions and conclusions that could be understood or justified. The conclusions reached by most of the characters in this book were simply mind boggling. I couldn't feel any connection with any of them because their processing was so far fetched
October 11, 2018
Nice story but the middle portion of Darcy misunderstanding and later his subsequent horrendous proposal seemed to mess up the pace and I felt in way the story really dragged when it took a turn in the middle. For this reason I lost interest mid way and much later I finally returned to finished the novel months later. I am glad I finished it as I enjoyed the last few chapters ( the final proposal scene is pretty cute), but I very nearly didn't finish.
July 16, 2020
The audiobook narration was perfect! Not a better narrator could have been chosen. Her voice made the era the story was set in come through so well you felt like you were at a British tea being told a delightful story.
The story itself had a genuine feel of a Jane Austin styled novel. Very engaging, having the familiar characters going through a different side of the known story. I was highly entertained!
The story itself had a genuine feel of a Jane Austin styled novel. Very engaging, having the familiar characters going through a different side of the known story. I was highly entertained!
August 20, 2020
An interesting twist on the original story with a new live interest. I enjoyed this different tale. All the same characters appear as Jane Austen created, but many like Mr. Darcy and Anne the invalid daughter of Lady Catherine, are fleshed out which I found satisfying. Written in the same style as Jane’s novel, Mr Darcy’s angst got a bit tedious but if you love JA and aren’t a purist, then you will like this.
May 18, 2022
Overall I liked it but there were a few niggles. Darcy just wasn’t quite right for me, I mean, drinking to excess?! And waltzing off abroad because he thought she was going to marry someone else and leaving his sister behind without saying where he was going? It just didn’t sit right with me. Then there were a number of modern-isms. Someone said crap at one point for example.
Overall I quite liked the story and I liked how Darcy’s kindness shine through in the end.
Overall I quite liked the story and I liked how Darcy’s kindness shine through in the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2019
Absurd indeed
A very apt title, as everyone seems prone to interpret everything in the most extreme, ridiculous, or feather-headed way possible and chooses correspondingly extreme, ridiculous, or feather-headed actions. Unbelievable. This Mr. Darcy doesn't seem very logical or mature. (And the improper use of commas bothered me throughout.)
A very apt title, as everyone seems prone to interpret everything in the most extreme, ridiculous, or feather-headed way possible and chooses correspondingly extreme, ridiculous, or feather-headed actions. Unbelievable. This Mr. Darcy doesn't seem very logical or mature. (And the improper use of commas bothered me throughout.)
October 7, 2019
I think this book had to many assumptions to make a book I would read again. I also like books where you actually get to follow the two falling in love. I felt like we got more romantic time with Bingley and Jane. We had more conversations where we knew what was going to happen between them. I totally felt like I wasn't going to get my HEA.
May 31, 2021
An amusing farce in need of an editor
I would have given this 4 stars if not for the lack of editing. It wasn't as riddled with typos as some JAFF, but there were several along with some word misuse that should have been easily caught--things like "alluded her", "throws of slumber", "humorous antidotes" (eluded/throes/anecdotes)
I would have given this 4 stars if not for the lack of editing. It wasn't as riddled with typos as some JAFF, but there were several along with some word misuse that should have been easily caught--things like "alluded her", "throws of slumber", "humorous antidotes" (eluded/throes/anecdotes)
March 7, 2018
This is a great read. The writing style is at a higher level and the plot better constructed than most fan fiction I have read. The author includes a fair bit of humor as well. If you enjoy Jane Austen, this is definitely "worth" picking up.
May 10, 2018
An uplifting read by a new author!
This book made me laugh out loud more than once in its portrayal of a very-awkward Darcy and Bingley's attempts to coach him in romance. I especially liked the setting of the ending!
This book made me laugh out loud more than once in its portrayal of a very-awkward Darcy and Bingley's attempts to coach him in romance. I especially liked the setting of the ending!
September 20, 2018
A good pride and prejudice variation
The characters are the same but in this book the story of Elizabeth and Darcy is told in a different so some of the other pairing do not happen in the same way as the original. A good read for pride and prejudice fans
The characters are the same but in this book the story of Elizabeth and Darcy is told in a different so some of the other pairing do not happen in the same way as the original. A good read for pride and prejudice fans
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