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A celebration of Jane Mania! Nothing here to change the world, but I did enjoy this book--especially as I'm in the midst of watching the on-going Materpiece Theater series of productions of Jane Austen's books. Reading this book made me want to read the two Austen novels I've never read, Emma and Northanger Abbey. You don't have to have read all the Austen novels to enjoy Fowler's story (there are plot synopses w/spoilers of Austen's books at the back for reference) but I think you should have a
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Jul 17, 2007
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This is October's pick for my book club. The book was very good, but for me the most fun part was reconizing all the local places mentioned in the book. Places like Biba, Crepe Bistro, Osaka, and the Sacramento Public Library... streets like Jefferson Blvd., the Tower Bridge... It'll be interesting to see the movie as well because none of the actors are who I'd have pictured for the roles. Fowler focuses on a different character in each chapter, and we see things through that character's eyes. E
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Despite never reading any Jane Austen, and stereotypical women characters (my favorite!), I enjoyed this more than I expected. At the very least a fun beach read.
This book was entertaining, but the connection with Jane Austen books was pretty weak. It had potential as it is a cute idea. It would have been better if there was more a connection between Austen novels and the book characters!
Although I liked the premise of this book, which was the author tying in Austen's novels into the lives of book club members, the result left me a the reader pretty flat.
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Maybe it's because I haven't read all the Austen books... or maybe because there didn't really seem to be a story. Didn't really enjoy this one.
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Oct 12, 2008
EmJay
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Dana Arbelaez
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