The Unthinkable Triangle: ~ A Pride and Prejudice Variation ~ in Austen Variations

Sep 06, 2017 Nicole Clarkston rated it it was amazing

I lived to tell the tale. Joana, you are a genius mistress of written music. I don't think I can say anything else to justify this lovely book. My new favorite of yours! ...more

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Jun 14, 2017 Don Jacobson rated it it was amazing

Best Love Triangle ODC Story

The Darcy/Lizzy/Richard storyline has been hashed and rehashed time and again in JAFF. Ms Started, however has mixed the "Richard proposed first" with history to establish a perfect context for Lizzy's love for Darcy to grow in Richard's absence. Darcy's angst, no, outright anguish is palpable. Georgianna shines as a mature and perceptive young woman. No weaknesses. Indulge yourself in a well-crafted novel. ...more

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Jun 02, 2018 Elin Eriksen rated it it was amazing

I dreaded reading this book because of the premises and I was right, it was heart-wrenching.
I have not come across an author that can write Darcy's anguish quite as soulfully as Joanna Starnes.
Beautifully and so well written that I utterly believed every word from cover to cover.
Happily for me, the angst relented at about 75% and in the epilogue, the world was put to rights again. Restoring my equilibrium admirably.

The Colonel's proposal came the day before Darcy had planned his, sending him in ...more

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Mar 15, 2022 Craftyhj rated it it was amazing

Shelves: yes, audio, zz2022jaff, own-copy

Just Beautiful

An emotional journey deep into the hearts and minds of Darcy, Elizabeth and the Colonel. Their joys, hopes and disappointments are tenderly handled with great care and respect. The writing style is excellent as always for Joana Starnes and the boldness in writing such a story has created a truly excellent story.

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Jul 16, 2021 Faustine rated it really liked it

Shelves: jaff, re-read-and-still-great

Partially re-read. It reminded me how I love Joana Starnes smart plots, credible behaviours, beautiful descriptions of emotions…
First read: I could not read it all. Too heartbreaking… Poor Mr Darcy ;)

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Jun 26, 2024 Sue rated it it was amazing

Hard to put down. Darcy's character is almost unbearably emotional and compelling. A creative and compelling variation. ...more

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Sep 24, 2019 Dawn rated it really liked it

Shelves: austenesque-2022

This book really pulls at your heartstrings! I've really enjoyed all the books I have read from Joana Starnes, she has a talent to really connect you with the story and the characters as well as creating great and engaging stories! My heart broke for all involved and the author did a fabulous job of portraying very believable actions and responses to the characters as they navigate through a very difficult and delicate situation! Great read! ...more

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Dec 02, 2018 M rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audible-reads

4.5 rounded up

Definitely the best of the JS books I’ve read. Darcy’s perspective and struggle was very moving, and a very good insight into his character. Unputdownable! The only sad part was that there was so little of them together at the end... mostly angst with only a bit of HEA.

Audible - still fantastic. Enjoyed Stevie Zimmerman’s narration.

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