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50 First Impressions: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Fitzwilliam Darcy makes his scathing comments about Elizabeth Bennet at the town assembly in Meryton but soon realises his error and finds her captivating. But can he find the strength to love her with her great defects and find the humility to see her for the woman she is? Rated T for language and lightly-descriptive sexual situations.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2019
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November 20, 2019
3 stars = I liked it...however I was put off by the clumsy sentences and by some of the crass descriptions about sexual situations. I thought that they were completely unnecessary.
Yes, this is a variation much like the movie "50 first dates". Elizabeth suffers a memory loss the day after the Meryton Assembly. She wakes up every day thinking it is the morning of the Assembly. She has been insulted by Darcy but then met him on the veranda and confronted him. He quickly changes his opinion about her and then meets her the next morning, only to witness her being struck down when high winds break a branch off of a tree which falls and strikes.
Soon the family and Dr. Hastings (who has been called from London by Darcy) realize Elizabeth's plight and suggest she keep a journal and have notes about telling her to read that journal before beginning her day. That works for the most part until a certain man decides to introduce himself as another man.
Caroline Bingley and her friend play the part of wh***s and even attempt to blackmail Darcy with the threats of lies about his past relationship with his cousin, Anne de Bourgh. Lady Catherine in OOC in this tale as she has a warm and loving and supportive relationship with Darcy and his sister. The author sometimes does not give us background until long past a person's mention in a story. Thus it is with Anne and Darcy's whole relationship with her.
Colonel Fitzwilliam is crass in some parts of the story and (again) seems to act OOC. I would never believe this man to bring a woman into Darcy's town house simply for the purpose of relieving his sexual urges!
The premise of the story was interesting but there were really no surprises. Elizabeth awakens to a new day for many months. There is a great need for editing. It did keep my interest but I will not be rereading it.
Yes, this is a variation much like the movie "50 first dates". Elizabeth suffers a memory loss the day after the Meryton Assembly. She wakes up every day thinking it is the morning of the Assembly. She has been insulted by Darcy but then met him on the veranda and confronted him. He quickly changes his opinion about her and then meets her the next morning, only to witness her being struck down when high winds break a branch off of a tree which falls and strikes.
Soon the family and Dr. Hastings (who has been called from London by Darcy) realize Elizabeth's plight and suggest she keep a journal and have notes about telling her to read that journal before beginning her day. That works for the most part until a certain man decides to introduce himself as another man.
Caroline Bingley and her friend play the part of wh***s and even attempt to blackmail Darcy with the threats of lies about his past relationship with his cousin, Anne de Bourgh. Lady Catherine in OOC in this tale as she has a warm and loving and supportive relationship with Darcy and his sister. The author sometimes does not give us background until long past a person's mention in a story. Thus it is with Anne and Darcy's whole relationship with her.
Colonel Fitzwilliam is crass in some parts of the story and (again) seems to act OOC. I would never believe this man to bring a woman into Darcy's town house simply for the purpose of relieving his sexual urges!
The premise of the story was interesting but there were really no surprises. Elizabeth awakens to a new day for many months. There is a great need for editing. It did keep my interest but I will not be rereading it.
August 23, 2019
A Good Story
This was a good tale of a specific type of amnesia, with Lizzy being one suffering with it. Darcy has to learn about himself, as he courts Lizzy. Lady Catherine is lovely in this story, and the usual villains of Caroline Bingley and George Wickham are around doing dastardly deeds. Overall this was a very enjoyable, romantic story to read.
This was a good tale of a specific type of amnesia, with Lizzy being one suffering with it. Darcy has to learn about himself, as he courts Lizzy. Lady Catherine is lovely in this story, and the usual villains of Caroline Bingley and George Wickham are around doing dastardly deeds. Overall this was a very enjoyable, romantic story to read.
August 17, 2019
Good story
Plot is far-fetched but so was the Drew Barrymore movie that had a similar hook.
Writing was ok and the emotions felt real lots of the time.
I recommend the book for a Kindle Unlimited read.
Plot is far-fetched but so was the Drew Barrymore movie that had a similar hook.
Writing was ok and the emotions felt real lots of the time.
I recommend the book for a Kindle Unlimited read.
December 2, 2019
The idea of a temporary amnesia that start during Elizabeth’s night sleep is interesting, but the execution is weak. Language, heroes and plot developments are all too simple.
August 26, 2019
The story wasn’t bad...
But the vulgar, crass passages about sex peppered within the story were disgusting and absolutely not necessary. They could have been much better worded. I frequently reread the variations, but will never return to this one. I have no problem reading sex “scenes,” but that was not what these were. Ugh. Shock factor. Sad. The redeeming parts were the niceness of Lady C. and the strength of Lydia and all the family. Truly saddened by the poor choices of this author. I will not read anything else by her.
But the vulgar, crass passages about sex peppered within the story were disgusting and absolutely not necessary. They could have been much better worded. I frequently reread the variations, but will never return to this one. I have no problem reading sex “scenes,” but that was not what these were. Ugh. Shock factor. Sad. The redeeming parts were the niceness of Lady C. and the strength of Lydia and all the family. Truly saddened by the poor choices of this author. I will not read anything else by her.
January 17, 2025
In this Pride and Prejudice variayion, Darcy states his usual borish comments at the Meryton assembly but meeting Elizabeth the next morning she has forgiven him, until she has an accident, and loses her memory. A memory which is reset everyday. Colonel Fitzwilliam was not at first likeable but he redeemed himself with his marriage - the only reason for 3 stars
Some crude language.
Some crude language.
March 16, 2025
love this author
4⭐️ for author’s work, 3⭐️ bc of my own comfort factor (don’t wanna be preachy). Love this author & read all of her work which continues to impress; this version of JAFF is well written, cogent timelines & dialogue & yes it’s similar to the famous movie but w/a JAFF flair. FD is a true, lust driven RAKE (as is most but not all of our fav male main characters, eeek) & all but the most villainous (we all know who) reform & become quite worthy of their Ladies. Further, admit this book def worth a read but language by a certain character was jarring & couldn’t feel totally vested in their (u will find out who) behavior or character even tho was normal behavior for Regency Period. Will continue to read this author and thank her for her efforts; doubt will read this book again even tho i loved FD & ODC happily ever after storyline.
4⭐️ for author’s work, 3⭐️ bc of my own comfort factor (don’t wanna be preachy). Love this author & read all of her work which continues to impress; this version of JAFF is well written, cogent timelines & dialogue & yes it’s similar to the famous movie but w/a JAFF flair. FD is a true, lust driven RAKE (as is most but not all of our fav male main characters, eeek) & all but the most villainous (we all know who) reform & become quite worthy of their Ladies. Further, admit this book def worth a read but language by a certain character was jarring & couldn’t feel totally vested in their (u will find out who) behavior or character even tho was normal behavior for Regency Period. Will continue to read this author and thank her for her efforts; doubt will read this book again even tho i loved FD & ODC happily ever after storyline.
August 20, 2019
Many second chances to make a good first impression
An interesting and unique variation.
What I liked:
- Story is different from others I have read
- Mrs. Bennet shown as a more likable person
- I also liked Lady Catherine for a change
What I didn’t like as much:
- Modern vocabulary appearing at times such as “eidetic memory”
- Story lines were left unexplained too long with very little detail such as Darcy’s relationship with Anne.
- Caroline Bingley was overdone as a vindictive tramp
- Personally I did not care for the characterization of Colonel Fitzwilliam
Relatively minor gripes aside, it is well-done and an absorbing read.
An interesting and unique variation.
What I liked:
- Story is different from others I have read
- Mrs. Bennet shown as a more likable person
- I also liked Lady Catherine for a change
What I didn’t like as much:
- Modern vocabulary appearing at times such as “eidetic memory”
- Story lines were left unexplained too long with very little detail such as Darcy’s relationship with Anne.
- Caroline Bingley was overdone as a vindictive tramp
- Personally I did not care for the characterization of Colonel Fitzwilliam
Relatively minor gripes aside, it is well-done and an absorbing read.
September 22, 2021
Emotional turmoil, funny, Clean
I found this book to have an abundance of emotional turmoil, in which I found fascinating. I loved how Darcy tried, gave up, and realized how much Elizabeth was worth. I found Elizabeth to be more emotional, but considering the circumstance of the book, the author did a great job. I loved how caring Lady Catherine was and her second chance. Caroline and Wickham were horrible. The Banner ladies were just that.Very clean and well written for anyone to read.
I found this book to have an abundance of emotional turmoil, in which I found fascinating. I loved how Darcy tried, gave up, and realized how much Elizabeth was worth. I found Elizabeth to be more emotional, but considering the circumstance of the book, the author did a great job. I loved how caring Lady Catherine was and her second chance. Caroline and Wickham were horrible. The Banner ladies were just that.Very clean and well written for anyone to read.
August 21, 2019
I liked it
I was worried at first, thinking it was going to be 50 first dates, but I was glad to see a totally different story. I enjoy this writer's stories and look forward to the next. Thanks for making me laugh, sometimes cry, sometimes feel sad but in the end feel very happy after reading your stories.
J Maner
I was worried at first, thinking it was going to be 50 first dates, but I was glad to see a totally different story. I enjoy this writer's stories and look forward to the next. Thanks for making me laugh, sometimes cry, sometimes feel sad but in the end feel very happy after reading your stories.
J Maner
August 18, 2019
A Regency take on "50 First Dates"
A P&P story about memory lost and gained. (The writing style tends a bit to run-on sentences, but I enjoyed it once I got past that.)
A P&P story about memory lost and gained. (The writing style tends a bit to run-on sentences, but I enjoyed it once I got past that.)
August 18, 2019
I do like Kate's work but this one seemed to have lots of twee dialogue but the idea was quite original cross over to 50 first dates.
October 14, 2019
50 first dates
50 first dates Pride and Prejudice style. So fun. Love the Lady Catherine in this version. Elizabeth's memory is awesome.
50 first dates Pride and Prejudice style. So fun. Love the Lady Catherine in this version. Elizabeth's memory is awesome.
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