Intimations of Austen
by Jane Greensmith
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Author: Jane GreensmithEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-03
ISBN: 1435718895
Number of pages: 114
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Book Review: 9 Delightful Short Stories
Summary: 4 Stars
Jane Greensmith has compiled some short stories, what-if scenarios, prequels, etc. of Jane Austen's works. The reason I give this book four instead of five stars is because I wished her stories were longer and not so short! The book is a little over 100 pages long and these tasty little morsels leave you hungry for more!!!! The last story was the longest at about 40 pages long and I would have liked to seen others be around that length. Here is what you will find:
1. Rainbow Around The Moon: (sequel to Persuasion) a short and solemn tale about Captain Wentworth and his daughter. (3 out 5 stars, not one of my favorites).
2. Three Sisters: (prequel to Mansfield Park) an insightful story that shows you how some Austen characters are more closely related then we first thought. (4 out 5 stars).
3. The Last Baby: (sequel to Pride and Prejudice) hear Mrs. Bennet's reflections of her life after her last daughter is married and she and Mr. Bennet are left with an empty nest. (5 out of 5 stars, wonderfully done!!)
4. Bird of Paradise: (sequel to Mansfield Park) Fanny struggles with confidence and assertiveness as the new Mrs. Edmund Bertram. (4 out 5 stars).
5. The Color of Love: (summary of Pride and Prejudice from Mr. Darcy's point of view) Mr. Darcy sees different colors in each persons handwriting, the colors have a special meaning. (4 out of 5 stars).
6. Remember That We Are English: (part of Northanger Abbey from Mr. Tilney's perspective). Imagine what was going through Henry's head when he know his father would soon find out Catherine doesn't have a large dowry or inheritance and most likely throw her out of Northanger Abbey. (4 out of 5 stars).
7. When Fates Conspire: (prequel to Persuasion) Captain Wentworth finds out who or what really brought him to Kellynch Hall again and why it is happening. (3 out of 5 stars).
8. Heaven Can Wait: (part of Pride and Prejudice from Jane Bennet's point-of-view) Remember in P&P when it was said that Jane had a suitor when she was 15 who wrote her some poetry, this is an elaboration on who that suitor was and what really happened to him. (5 out of 5 stars, one of my favorites!)
9. All I Do: (sequel to Pride and Prejudice) In this tale of Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth is NOT married to Darcy. Wait until you find out why! The lovable and meddling characters plus the longer length of this story makes it very enjoyable! (5 out of 5 stars!!)
Overall I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sequels, para-literature, or fan-fiction of Jane Austen. The stories are light insightful, and creative. Like I said earlier reading this book will make you hungry for more and I am!! I look forward to more works by Jane Greensmith.
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