Undoing in Austen Variations

Aug 03, 2020 Dawn rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2020-austen

I really did not enjoy this book. I have read others from this author that I did like, but this one was a struggle to even get through. Fortunately for the author, many people found this book much more appealing.

First of all, even though I don't consider myself to be a prude, I do have morality issues with this book. If someone drops you off at a liquor store where they are offering free booze, it doesn't remove your personal accountability or make them responsible if you get drunk and behave b ...more

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Jan 11, 2022 Craftyhj rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-copy, yes, mature, zz2022jaff

Quite the rollercoaster ride

Another winner from L.L.Diamond. This is a very different variation with new villains as well as characters to love. This is a high angst and emotional read but definitely worth reading.

There are some beautiful relationships in this story. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is there almost from the beginning although angst-filled. Another delightful relationship is that between Elizabeth and her personal maid. In an age when a woman’s life was restricted by ...more

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Jun 13, 2020 M rated it liked it

3.5 for original storyline. First half was more gripping than second, with more detail and emotion.

I think the author was successful in making the reader like Thomas, and feel for him, despite his selfishness. I didn’t feel as sorry for Lizzy as I expected, given her circumstances - she clearly and openly disliked her family (apart from Jane) so the Duke removing him from them didn’t really seem unreasonable. The confrontation was quite OOC I felt.

How the author got past the impasse with the o ...more

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