Title: Presumption
Author: Barrett, Julia.
Genre: Fiction-Novel late 1700's England
This will be a short review as I am not completely sure what all can be said of this book.
First off it is important to know that this is a ghost writing or continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
It is a rather short easy read without too much complexity. The language and tone are acceptable and the plot entertaining, though not altogether gripping or engaging. The book is, in short, very relaxed and though well written does not capture any of the lively wit and talent of Jane herself. It follows the story of Darcy's sister Georgiana and her claim to love and happiness. It is both predictable and light hearted.
In conclusion I would have to say this book disappointed me a bit, though in fairness this is easy to do when trying to capture something of so untouchable a story as Jane's best loved work. I must say that I have read much worse in the line of works by writers that work in Jane Austen's shadow.
For those of you looking for a good author that works in the style of Jane Austen try: Aston, Elizabeth. I have read three of her four novels and will be posting a review of her work shortly.
"I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them" Austen, Jane.
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