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Pride and Prejudice Reimagined #6
The Taming of Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Mr. and Mrs. Bennet live on a country estate which is entailed to a distant relative. Elizabeth Bennet is the eldest of their five daughters. After she foolishly declines a marriage proposal, her father is forced to concede that he has overindulged his favorite child. She has grown into a headstrong young lady who struggles to control her temper. Knowing his daughter would be happiest married and fearing that she will refuse a decent suitor, Mr. Bennet tells her that until she is courting, her younger sisters must wait to enter society.
Jane Bennet, the second eldest daughter of the Bennet family, has a chance meeting with Charles Bingley who she believes to be the man of her dreams. When Mr. Bingley learns of Mr. Bennet's rule, he convinces his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy to court Jane's elder sister. Although the courtship does not begin based on mutual affection, they eventually begin to admire one another. But things go off course for both couples once Elizabeth discovers that Mr. Darcy had ulterior motives for asking her father's permission to court her.
Jane Bennet, the second eldest daughter of the Bennet family, has a chance meeting with Charles Bingley who she believes to be the man of her dreams. When Mr. Bingley learns of Mr. Bennet's rule, he convinces his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy to court Jane's elder sister. Although the courtship does not begin based on mutual affection, they eventually begin to admire one another. But things go off course for both couples once Elizabeth discovers that Mr. Darcy had ulterior motives for asking her father's permission to court her.
- GenresAudiobookHistorical
241 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 2018
About the author
Cinnamon Worth
18 books47 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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October 30, 2018
A new and unique take on Pride and Prejudice as it merges with The Taming of the Shrew.
To accommodate the mash up, Elizabeth was the eldest Bennet sister in this story. Spoiled and quite a bit temperamental, her parents are at their wits end as she expertly, drives away every suitor. Mr Bennet had a lot of backbone and denied all the other sisters their come out before Elizabeth agreed to a courtship.
The handsome Mr Darcy came along and Elizabeth was coerced into a courtship, allowing Jane to come out and be courted by Mr Bingley. There would be no PnP variation without some conflicts though and Mr Darcy had an ulterior motive, in addition to not being entirely honest about his circumstances. Very cleverly done misunderstandings, muddled their courtship and I was on the edge of my seat until the reconciliation.
I loved the ambiance in this book. It was a funny, thrilling and captivating read that I heartily recommend.
To accommodate the mash up, Elizabeth was the eldest Bennet sister in this story. Spoiled and quite a bit temperamental, her parents are at their wits end as she expertly, drives away every suitor. Mr Bennet had a lot of backbone and denied all the other sisters their come out before Elizabeth agreed to a courtship.
The handsome Mr Darcy came along and Elizabeth was coerced into a courtship, allowing Jane to come out and be courted by Mr Bingley. There would be no PnP variation without some conflicts though and Mr Darcy had an ulterior motive, in addition to not being entirely honest about his circumstances. Very cleverly done misunderstandings, muddled their courtship and I was on the edge of my seat until the reconciliation.
I loved the ambiance in this book. It was a funny, thrilling and captivating read that I heartily recommend.
January 8, 2019
Mr. Bennet calls her his "little tiger". She does have an abominable temper and not only is she known to smash vases over unwanted suitors heads, she also will strike out with a slap or kick. Soon her reputation is such that no male in the Hertfordshire vicinity will have anything to do with her. She is also very intelligent as in canon. Being the first born in the Bennet family she has enjoyed the position of what should have been her father's heir's and she is responsible for the fact that none of her sisters is allowed to come out. Father's edict: she must be courting a man he approves of before the next in line can enter society.
Here is the dilemma: she loves Jane, she has observed that Jane has met a man she seems to like very much, how to help Jane?
Jane's would-be-suitor knows Mr. Bennet's rule. He elicits help from his best friend, Darcy. Please, enter a courtship with the termagant until Jane's hand can be won. If Bingley learns that Elizabeth is at all falling for him, developing feelings for him Bingley will warn him and the courtship will be called off.
So this story has waxing and waning of feelings and the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy. The action changes from Hertfordshire to London and the Colonel gets involved to "help" his cousin along. The "taming" is not ever as harsh as in Shakespeare's story but Elizabeth does undergo quite a change in her moods as she misinterprets things she hears and/or observes.
This was an interesting and different variation. At times I thought that here was another daughter whom Mr. Bennet should have taken over his knee at some time or another. Intelligent but out-of-control!
Here is the dilemma: she loves Jane, she has observed that Jane has met a man she seems to like very much, how to help Jane?
Jane's would-be-suitor knows Mr. Bennet's rule. He elicits help from his best friend, Darcy. Please, enter a courtship with the termagant until Jane's hand can be won. If Bingley learns that Elizabeth is at all falling for him, developing feelings for him Bingley will warn him and the courtship will be called off.
So this story has waxing and waning of feelings and the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy. The action changes from Hertfordshire to London and the Colonel gets involved to "help" his cousin along. The "taming" is not ever as harsh as in Shakespeare's story but Elizabeth does undergo quite a change in her moods as she misinterprets things she hears and/or observes.
This was an interesting and different variation. At times I thought that here was another daughter whom Mr. Bennet should have taken over his knee at some time or another. Intelligent but out-of-control!
November 19, 2018
Very Enjoyable
This is a lovely takeoff on The Taming of the Shrew with Elizabeth Bennet as Katherine and Darcy as her Petruchio. While Elizabeth is not as shrewish as Katherine, she does have a temper which gets the better of her from time to time. This leads to some interesting happenings. I really liked this book and will be reading it again.
This is a lovely takeoff on The Taming of the Shrew with Elizabeth Bennet as Katherine and Darcy as her Petruchio. While Elizabeth is not as shrewish as Katherine, she does have a temper which gets the better of her from time to time. This leads to some interesting happenings. I really liked this book and will be reading it again.
February 14, 2019
This story is a Pride and Prejudice inspired story combined with the Taming of the Shrew. Elizabeth is the oldest Bennet daughter and none are allowed to be "out" unless she is in a courtship. Darcy offers himself as bait in order to help Bingley with his pursuit of Jane. It is no surprise, that Darcy and Elizabeth are perfect for each other - they just have to overcome themselves to find their happily ever after.
February 8, 2020
“If I be waspish, best beware my sting.” ― William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
Noun: any of several small, mouse-like insectivores of the genus Sorex and related genera, having a long, sharp snout.
Childhood memory: Once I saw one of the barn cats confronting a “mouse” in the corral – or maybe the “mouse” was confronting the cat. A standoff was in progress. One thing that did not happen was that the “mouse” made a run for it. My mother called me and I didn’t get to see the outcome. When I told Dad, he said it must have been a shrew and not a mouse.
In “The Taming of Elizabeth” we see these courageous shrewish qualities in our Elizabeth. In place of the girl who answers covert insults with wit, we have a girl who might occasionally physically confront an attacker.
“I see a woman may be made a fool,
If she had not a spirit to resist.”
― William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
This Elizabeth certainly has the spirit to resist. She denies the Collins’ proposal verbally and at last with physicality. Collins returns the favor by condemning her and her family to immediate eviction after her father dies. She also acquires a reputation (somewhat undeserved) in Meryton society.
Throughout the book, Darcy remains Darcy-ish and not Petruchio-ish.
Not so Elizabeth, who displays not a bit of the wit and manners from canon. She is instead truly Kate, the Shrew. It was hard to like her.
“If she and I be pleased, what's that to you?”
― William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
Noun: any of several small, mouse-like insectivores of the genus Sorex and related genera, having a long, sharp snout.
Childhood memory: Once I saw one of the barn cats confronting a “mouse” in the corral – or maybe the “mouse” was confronting the cat. A standoff was in progress. One thing that did not happen was that the “mouse” made a run for it. My mother called me and I didn’t get to see the outcome. When I told Dad, he said it must have been a shrew and not a mouse.
In “The Taming of Elizabeth” we see these courageous shrewish qualities in our Elizabeth. In place of the girl who answers covert insults with wit, we have a girl who might occasionally physically confront an attacker.
“I see a woman may be made a fool,
If she had not a spirit to resist.”
― William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
This Elizabeth certainly has the spirit to resist. She denies the Collins’ proposal verbally and at last with physicality. Collins returns the favor by condemning her and her family to immediate eviction after her father dies. She also acquires a reputation (somewhat undeserved) in Meryton society.
Throughout the book, Darcy remains Darcy-ish and not Petruchio-ish.
Not so Elizabeth, who displays not a bit of the wit and manners from canon. She is instead truly Kate, the Shrew. It was hard to like her.
“If she and I be pleased, what's that to you?”
― William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
April 27, 2022
Kind of funny
I liked this mix of two wonderful stories. The descriptions are so good one can almost see the action in the scenes. The final gift was the perfect choice! A great read!
I liked this mix of two wonderful stories. The descriptions are so good one can almost see the action in the scenes. The final gift was the perfect choice! A great read!
October 9, 2020
Elizabeth as the oldest
An entertaining variation that has Elizabeth as the oldest Bennet sister, who is averse to marriage, yet her father is determined not to have any of the other sisters out before she enters a courtship. Meanwhile, Darcy has problems of his own with his Uncle Matlock threatening to call in a loan that would result in Darcy possibly losing Pemberley if he doesn’t marry soon.
A good story. Elizabeth is definitely shrewish, but not to the point one starts hating her. She does like to slap and kick. That was a bit of a turn-off. No glaring proofreading errors. Well done.
I also listened to this on Audible as I read along.
An entertaining variation that has Elizabeth as the oldest Bennet sister, who is averse to marriage, yet her father is determined not to have any of the other sisters out before she enters a courtship. Meanwhile, Darcy has problems of his own with his Uncle Matlock threatening to call in a loan that would result in Darcy possibly losing Pemberley if he doesn’t marry soon.
A good story. Elizabeth is definitely shrewish, but not to the point one starts hating her. She does like to slap and kick. That was a bit of a turn-off. No glaring proofreading errors. Well done.
I also listened to this on Audible as I read along.
February 21, 2019
Interesting story
Has aspects of Shakespeare Taming of the Shrew but not identical. There are many variations where Elizabeth acts like a shrew but not many where she inflicts physical pain on Darcy.
The author’s writing is getting better with each book which is fun to see. I enjoyed the story and look forward to her next book.
I recommend this book.
Has aspects of Shakespeare Taming of the Shrew but not identical. There are many variations where Elizabeth acts like a shrew but not many where she inflicts physical pain on Darcy.
The author’s writing is getting better with each book which is fun to see. I enjoyed the story and look forward to her next book.
I recommend this book.
December 26, 2018
I could not have been more excited about The Taming of Elizabeth when I heard of it because The Taming of the Shrew is my favorite work from Shakespeare and I have loved all adaptations I’ve seen of it. I always saw similarities between Elizabeth and Katherine and I certainly could picture Darcy as Petruchio, so a mash up of Taming of the Shrew with Pride and Prejudice sounded quite interesting and the perfect plot!
I wasn’t wrong about that and the premise is indeed very appealing but Darcy wasn’t as similar to Petruchio as I was expecting, and even if he was the reason why Elizabeth ended up moderating her behavior, he didn’t take an active part in that change. I thought I would see a stronger and more stubborn Darcy who would stand up against Elizabeth’s wild spirit in the hopes of taming her, but instead he was very caring and accepting of Elizabeth’s shenanigans. In fact, he was more like Darcy then Petruchio, so I think most of my readers will love that aspect, but I think the author missed an opportunity by not making him more like Petruchio.
Elizabeth’s character may be controversial in this book because she does tend to overreact and get a little aggressive but I was not affected by that and if I had to choose a favorite aspect from this book it would be Elizabeth’s character. We often see authors describing Elizabeth’s wit and narrating how Darcy fell in love with her because of that, but Cinnamon Worth did what very few are able to do, she actually made Elizabeth witty! The author doesn’t describe this aspect of her personality, she shows it to the reader through Elizabeth’s thinking, through her speech and through her actions. Elizabeth really demonstrates she has an analytical thinking by paying attention to details and taking elations based on those observations and I really loved this in the book.
In The Taming of Elizabeth we can see why the characters are falling in love with one another, it’s a feeling based on respect and I would have loved it even more if we had more interactions between these two characters. That would enhance our reading experience and make us even more involved with the romance. Another aspect I enjoyed was the cleverness with which the author created the misunderstandings that ultimately lead to the HEA, they are believable and mature.
It was also interesting to see Elizabeth as the oldest sister, I didn’t think about that detail before reading the book, but the twist was as necessary as it was fresh. Also there are several humourous moments in the book that made it an agreeable and light story. It is not novella size, but it is not very long so you will be able to read it in one day, especially because it is very fast paced and engaging. I recommend it for readers looking for something a little different from the usual variations 🙂
I wasn’t wrong about that and the premise is indeed very appealing but Darcy wasn’t as similar to Petruchio as I was expecting, and even if he was the reason why Elizabeth ended up moderating her behavior, he didn’t take an active part in that change. I thought I would see a stronger and more stubborn Darcy who would stand up against Elizabeth’s wild spirit in the hopes of taming her, but instead he was very caring and accepting of Elizabeth’s shenanigans. In fact, he was more like Darcy then Petruchio, so I think most of my readers will love that aspect, but I think the author missed an opportunity by not making him more like Petruchio.
Elizabeth’s character may be controversial in this book because she does tend to overreact and get a little aggressive but I was not affected by that and if I had to choose a favorite aspect from this book it would be Elizabeth’s character. We often see authors describing Elizabeth’s wit and narrating how Darcy fell in love with her because of that, but Cinnamon Worth did what very few are able to do, she actually made Elizabeth witty! The author doesn’t describe this aspect of her personality, she shows it to the reader through Elizabeth’s thinking, through her speech and through her actions. Elizabeth really demonstrates she has an analytical thinking by paying attention to details and taking elations based on those observations and I really loved this in the book.
In The Taming of Elizabeth we can see why the characters are falling in love with one another, it’s a feeling based on respect and I would have loved it even more if we had more interactions between these two characters. That would enhance our reading experience and make us even more involved with the romance. Another aspect I enjoyed was the cleverness with which the author created the misunderstandings that ultimately lead to the HEA, they are believable and mature.
It was also interesting to see Elizabeth as the oldest sister, I didn’t think about that detail before reading the book, but the twist was as necessary as it was fresh. Also there are several humourous moments in the book that made it an agreeable and light story. It is not novella size, but it is not very long so you will be able to read it in one day, especially because it is very fast paced and engaging. I recommend it for readers looking for something a little different from the usual variations 🙂
June 15, 2020
Entertaining
Another good read from Cinnamon Worth. She never disappoints, and is a talented writer and storyteller who knows how to develop a plot and flesh out her characters. The reference to the Taming of the Shrew gave me to know that the story should be approached with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, to have a sense of humor about it, and allow the characters their exaggerated behavior. I thought I did all that, and I did kind of enjoy the book, but it still left me a little flat.
Elizabeth is a brat, plain and simple. It's not easy, as a lover of P&P, to surrender the concept of Elizabeth, and replace her with an out of control fish wife, one who resorts to physical violence when she feels that she's being criticized. She punches, slaps, kicks, and shouts to express her displeasure. Even though she has plenty of tender moments with those she cares about, it's like she has a mental defect, enough that her family and friends fear setting her off. How can I, as the reader, care about this harridan enough to want to see her deserve a HEA? I wanted Darcy to flee, after giving her a good set down. I don't want Darcy to be a sucker for punishment. And what about Georgiana? Should Darcy want an unstable wife as his sister's companion?
It's an interesting premise, and I've read other JAFF versions in which Elizabeth is either bitchy or excessively proud, but this variation crossed a line for me with the degree of Elizabeth's bad temper. However, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it with reservations.
Another good read from Cinnamon Worth. She never disappoints, and is a talented writer and storyteller who knows how to develop a plot and flesh out her characters. The reference to the Taming of the Shrew gave me to know that the story should be approached with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, to have a sense of humor about it, and allow the characters their exaggerated behavior. I thought I did all that, and I did kind of enjoy the book, but it still left me a little flat.
Elizabeth is a brat, plain and simple. It's not easy, as a lover of P&P, to surrender the concept of Elizabeth, and replace her with an out of control fish wife, one who resorts to physical violence when she feels that she's being criticized. She punches, slaps, kicks, and shouts to express her displeasure. Even though she has plenty of tender moments with those she cares about, it's like she has a mental defect, enough that her family and friends fear setting her off. How can I, as the reader, care about this harridan enough to want to see her deserve a HEA? I wanted Darcy to flee, after giving her a good set down. I don't want Darcy to be a sucker for punishment. And what about Georgiana? Should Darcy want an unstable wife as his sister's companion?
It's an interesting premise, and I've read other JAFF versions in which Elizabeth is either bitchy or excessively proud, but this variation crossed a line for me with the degree of Elizabeth's bad temper. However, the book is well written and well edited. I recommend it with reservations.
January 30, 2020
In this Pride and Prejudice and The Taming of the Shrew mashup, Lizzy is the eldest of the Bennet girls, and she has a nasty reputation. She is known for her vicious temper and her cruel treatment of her suitors. Mr. Bennet despairs of his eldest and dearest daughter finding a husband, and so he declares that until Lizzy has found a suitor, none of her sisters are allowed to come out.
When Mr. Bingley meets and falls for the lovely Jane Bennet, he hatches a plan. Ask his good friend Mr. Darcy to pose as a suitor to Lizzy. But neither of them expect Lizzy and Darcy to be quite so perfect for each other.
I'll be the first to admit that I've never read The Taming of the Shrew, so any comparisons to that work went right over my head. But I really enjoyed seeing this Lizzy and Darcy almost in a power reversal. I was afraid from the description that this version of Lizzy would be unlikable, but she still retains most of her personality traits. She loves her family dearly and isn't selfish. She just has a quick temper that rises near brainless or untrustworthy men, which is understandable really! I really enjoyed this story.
The narration was really well done, a performance that brought me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
When Mr. Bingley meets and falls for the lovely Jane Bennet, he hatches a plan. Ask his good friend Mr. Darcy to pose as a suitor to Lizzy. But neither of them expect Lizzy and Darcy to be quite so perfect for each other.
I'll be the first to admit that I've never read The Taming of the Shrew, so any comparisons to that work went right over my head. But I really enjoyed seeing this Lizzy and Darcy almost in a power reversal. I was afraid from the description that this version of Lizzy would be unlikable, but she still retains most of her personality traits. She loves her family dearly and isn't selfish. She just has a quick temper that rises near brainless or untrustworthy men, which is understandable really! I really enjoyed this story.
The narration was really well done, a performance that brought me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2020
Story: 4 stars
A unique take on our favorite characters/plot! Obvious references to The Taming of the Shrew. And because of that premise, Elizabeth is a totally different character than we are used to. Darcy is intrigued by her and is man enough to want her in spite of some of her more violent actions towards him.
He does use his wealth to save her family, but it has nothing to do with Lydia and it is a really neat variation!
Mr. Bingley and Jane are pretty much the same as ever. Mr. Bennett is a better father in this version.
Elizabeth has a different character than Jane Austen gave her and that fact may make some readers/listeners not like this version as much. She has less humor, more intensity and a terrible temper. (Think 'Taming of the Shrew'). That said, it's creative and I give Ms. Worth full credit for her ability to come up with new and unique P&P variations!
Narration: 3.5 stars
Ms. Green has a good accent, there were a couple of mispronunciations, but nothing too horrible. She reads well and is a good voice actress. A very unique voice-you'll never mix her up with any other voice actor!
A unique take on our favorite characters/plot! Obvious references to The Taming of the Shrew. And because of that premise, Elizabeth is a totally different character than we are used to. Darcy is intrigued by her and is man enough to want her in spite of some of her more violent actions towards him.
He does use his wealth to save her family, but it has nothing to do with Lydia and it is a really neat variation!
Mr. Bingley and Jane are pretty much the same as ever. Mr. Bennett is a better father in this version.
Elizabeth has a different character than Jane Austen gave her and that fact may make some readers/listeners not like this version as much. She has less humor, more intensity and a terrible temper. (Think 'Taming of the Shrew'). That said, it's creative and I give Ms. Worth full credit for her ability to come up with new and unique P&P variations!
Narration: 3.5 stars
Ms. Green has a good accent, there were a couple of mispronunciations, but nothing too horrible. She reads well and is a good voice actress. A very unique voice-you'll never mix her up with any other voice actor!
August 5, 2021
Glutton for punishment
I have never read anything from this author before and may have gotten the one book that was bad, but I can't imagine I'll be reading another by this author for a long while. After reading the first 1/4 of this story, I almost gave up, but I continued thinking it would get better. It didn't. Elizabeth had a volcanic temper that scared the hell out of everyone she knew, including immediate family. She punches and kicks Darcy to the point he has to use a cane, and still he pursues her. She gives him such hateful, frightening looks for things that she infers he did that he steps back afraid, yet he still wants to marry her. Unbelievable. There was never an explanation of why she has such serious anger issues, we're left to imagine she's just wired that way.
They of course do marry and I'm left to believe that he will be abused and afraid of his wife for the rest of his life unless she's placed on some serious meds. I really wish I hard just stopped at the 25% mark!
I have never read anything from this author before and may have gotten the one book that was bad, but I can't imagine I'll be reading another by this author for a long while. After reading the first 1/4 of this story, I almost gave up, but I continued thinking it would get better. It didn't. Elizabeth had a volcanic temper that scared the hell out of everyone she knew, including immediate family. She punches and kicks Darcy to the point he has to use a cane, and still he pursues her. She gives him such hateful, frightening looks for things that she infers he did that he steps back afraid, yet he still wants to marry her. Unbelievable. There was never an explanation of why she has such serious anger issues, we're left to imagine she's just wired that way.
They of course do marry and I'm left to believe that he will be abused and afraid of his wife for the rest of his life unless she's placed on some serious meds. I really wish I hard just stopped at the 25% mark!
February 9, 2019
Very disappointing
A mashup of two of my all time favourite characters. What a brilliant idea! Sadly the author doesn’t have the writing technique to match her creativity. I pretty much knew this was going to be a failure after the first page. There writing was awkward, each sentence stood in isolation with no bridging to help them flow together. Additionally, the author has substituted pedantry and heavy use of the thesaurus for the genteel formality and intelligence of Austen characters. It’s tedious and rather irritating.
The final crime against this book’s potential, is that the author completely failed to educate herself on the rules of formal courtship during this period. Since the basic premise of this plot relays on a formal courtship, all we’re left with is an illogical mess.
A mashup of two of my all time favourite characters. What a brilliant idea! Sadly the author doesn’t have the writing technique to match her creativity. I pretty much knew this was going to be a failure after the first page. There writing was awkward, each sentence stood in isolation with no bridging to help them flow together. Additionally, the author has substituted pedantry and heavy use of the thesaurus for the genteel formality and intelligence of Austen characters. It’s tedious and rather irritating.
The final crime against this book’s potential, is that the author completely failed to educate herself on the rules of formal courtship during this period. Since the basic premise of this plot relays on a formal courtship, all we’re left with is an illogical mess.
January 19, 2020
Elizabeth here is a spoiled, hard/hot-headed tomboy. She kicks, throws punches, beat you up with a vase and other things. I love her!!!. i can easily see her being one. Poor Md Darcy, even with his over all facade, I see him as a lamb or a scaredy-cat. The cat/lamb who tamed the lioness.
Great story for me. It was heart-wrenching when EB heard CB and FD's talk as well as when FD's cousin talked bad about her and her seeing FD's fiance. Oooppsss, I said a lot already.
I think it is a must read. Definitely a grea blending of P & P and Taming of the Shrew.
I bought the e-book and months after, Ms Worth offered to give audiobooks so I requested it. So I have it in both formats. I am voluntarily leaving a review as I enjoyed the book and hopefully , you will too.
Great story for me. It was heart-wrenching when EB heard CB and FD's talk as well as when FD's cousin talked bad about her and her seeing FD's fiance. Oooppsss, I said a lot already.
I think it is a must read. Definitely a grea blending of P & P and Taming of the Shrew.
I bought the e-book and months after, Ms Worth offered to give audiobooks so I requested it. So I have it in both formats. I am voluntarily leaving a review as I enjoyed the book and hopefully , you will too.
May 29, 2023
A Taming of the Shrew variation. Elizabeth is the oldest Bennet sister and she's got a bit of a reputation for getting mad at suitors. Mr. Bennet says he won't let her younger sisters to be out in the society unless Elizabeth agrees to court someone. Bingley is interested in Jane so he asks Darcy to court her. This was a fresh take although I felt like Elizabeth's budding feelings for him came a little early in the show and some more interaction to give them a solid basis wouldn't have hurt.
The timeline was a bit confusing in the beginning of the story.
The timeline was a bit confusing in the beginning of the story.
January 17, 2020
A great variation on a classic.
I listened to the audio version and leave my review accordingly
That was a very enjoyable variation on Pride and Prejudice and I was pleasantly surprised.
The narrator did a great job in bringing the story to life.
Would highly recommend this to everyone who is a lover of P &P.
I received this as a complimentary copy and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
I listened to the audio version and leave my review accordingly
That was a very enjoyable variation on Pride and Prejudice and I was pleasantly surprised.
The narrator did a great job in bringing the story to life.
Would highly recommend this to everyone who is a lover of P &P.
I received this as a complimentary copy and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
January 20, 2020
One can imagine how Mr.Bennet feels, his eldest daughter and needing a match for her. He would like someone that could tame her fiery temper.
The audio was great bringing this out. Good retailing of the two stories. Well done, and the audio was an added plus. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
The audio was great bringing this out. Good retailing of the two stories. Well done, and the audio was an added plus. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
February 2, 2020
Good storyline but some concern about the abusive nature of Elizabeth. I listened to it and the reader was not great, but being a JAFF addict I stayed with it. Some good plot twists and relatively believable.
November 28, 2018
A nice read
This book is another example of this authors skill. The story is good and solidly written.
I look forward to more from this writer.
This book is another example of this authors skill. The story is good and solidly written.
I look forward to more from this writer.
January 5, 2019
Unlikable and
Irrational and often selfish Elizabeth makes this one a chore to read. I can find no redeeming qualities that would make anyone fall in love with her.
Irrational and often selfish Elizabeth makes this one a chore to read. I can find no redeeming qualities that would make anyone fall in love with her.
November 16, 2019
This variation's combination with The Taming of the Shrew was a delightful take. There were tantrums that one would expect from Lydia...not Elizabeth; and there was humor. I enjoyed it very much.
February 28, 2022
Nicely done.
Easy to fall in with the characters and go along for the ride that meanders like the walking paths of Pemberly!
Easy to fall in with the characters and go along for the ride that meanders like the walking paths of Pemberly!
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